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)
Cooking Oil
1 teaspoon (tsp)
Olive 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.
