Greek Chicken, Orzo & Feta Salad
with Cucumber & Dill
- Milk
- Wheat
- Eggs
This fresh, Greek-inspired salad starts with a bed of tender orzo pasta tossed with cool cucumber, briny feta, and tangy Greek dressing flavor-boosted with herbaceous dill. Top with garlic-oregano seared chicken cutlets for a light, filling meal in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
½ cup
Feta Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
4 ounce
Orzo Pasta
(Contains: Wheat)
1.5 ounce
Greek Vinaigrette
(Contains: Eggs, Milk)
1 unit
Mini Cucumber
12 ounce
Chicken Cutlets
1 teaspoon
Dried Oregano
1 teaspoon
Garlic Powder
¼ ounce
Dill
Not included in your delivery
1 teaspoon (tsp)
Olive Oil
1 teaspoon (tsp)
Cooking Oil
teaspoon (tsp)
Salt
teaspoon (tsp)
Black Pepper
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
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Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry produce.
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Pick and finely chop fronds from dill. Trim and halve cucumber lengthwise; slice into ½-inch-thick half-moons.
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Pat chicken* dry with paper towels and season all over with half the garlic powder, salt, pepper, and as much oregano as you like (we used ½ tsp; 1 tsp for 4 servings).
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Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, 3-5 minutes per side. (If chicken is browning too quickly, lower heat and cover.)
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Transfer chicken to a cutting board.
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Once water is boiling, add orzo to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 9-11 minutes. Drain orzo and rinse under cold water for at least 30 seconds.
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Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine Greek vinaigrette, remaining garlic powder, a drizzle of olive oil, and as much dill as you like.
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Add drained orzo, cucumber, and feta to bowl with dressing; toss to combine. Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired.
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Thinly slice chicken crosswise.
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Divide orzo salad between bowls; top with chicken and serve.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Dec 2025- Flavor: Many enjoyed the fresh, light flavors; some found it a bit bland and suggested adding lemon, tomatoes, or olives for more zing 🍋.
- Ease of prep: Customers loved how quick and easy this meal was to prepare, with simple assembly and minimal cutting required.
- Suggestions: Consider adding cherry tomatoes, red onion, and kalamata olives for extra Mediterranean flair and flavor boost.
- Leftovers: Several noted it tasted even better the next day as flavors melded, though some found reheated cucumbers less appealing.
- Temperature: Some were surprised by the cold orzo salad paired with warm chicken; a few preferred keeping everything warm.
Reviews from our home cooks
I think this is one of my favorite recipes so far!! The flavor of the Orzo and feta combined with the Greek seasoned chicken, was delicious!!!
I really loved the orzo salad and the chicken, but I found it odd to have a cold pasta salad with a warm chicken breast. Can't describe it. Instead of cucumbers, maybe roasted peppers and onions (warm) for a warm salad?
The cucumber orzo is salad is a favorite, with well seasoned chicken, it's a perfect family meal
I thought the Orzo & Feta seemed a bit tame, so I added some tomato and black olives to it. This seemed closer to the Orzo salads that we have had at Mediterranean restaurants.
I was unsure about this one but it was really good. The thought of warm chicken on cool orzo/cukes just didn't sound good. Very flavorful and light. Would definitely have this again!
So yummy! I baked the chicken for easier clean up and added some grape tomatoes and red onion for more veggies. The fresh dill also added a clean burst of flavor.
The fresh & delicious orza salad was amazing paired with the chicken. So light & filling at the same time
This recipe was dope, would get it again. My only wish was that there were 2 packets of dressing instead of one. It barely coated everything when it was fresh but then when I stored leftovers, it all soaked into the orzo and was crazy dry and with little flavor the next day. I think two packets would've allowed me to coat it better for storing or give enough dressing to use right before eating.
We enjoyed this new meal. My cucumber was spoiled, so I added other fresh veggies I had on hand, like diced red onion and sliced cherry tomatoes. I added some extra Greek dressing and a squeeze of lemon juice to top it off. Would order again.
The blend of spices was great, the chicken was easy to prepare - there wasn't anything that bothered me other than my lack of skill chopping fresh dill.
