Chicken-Orzo Salad with Goat Cheese

Another scrumptious warmer weather recipe. It was especially tasty using grilled chicken.

Chicken-Orzo Salad with Goat Cheese
Courtesy of Cooking Light

1 1/4 cups uncooked orzo (rice-shaped pasta) 
3 cups chopped grilled chicken breast strips 
1 1/2 cups trimmed arugula 
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved 
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper  
1/4 cup chopped red onion  
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano 
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar  
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil  
1/8 teaspoon salt  
1/8 teaspoon black pepper 
6 tablespoons (1 1/2 ounces) crumbled goat cheese

Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain well.

Combine pasta, chicken, and the next 6 ingredients (through oregano) in a large bowl; toss well.

Combine vinegar, oil, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Drizzle vinegar mixture over pasta mixture; toss well to coat. Sprinkle with cheese.