Lemony Orzo- Veggie Salad with Chicken

YUMMMM!

Serves 4 ( about 1-1/4 c. = 7 points +)

• 3/4 c. uncooked orzo pasta
• 1/4 tsp. grated lemon rind
• 3 T. fresh lemon juice
• 1 T. olive oil
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. crushed garlic
• 1/4 tsp. honey
• 1/8 tsp. pepper
• 1 c. shredded skinless, boneless chicken breast
• 1/2 c. diced English cucumber
• 1/2 c. chopped orange bell pepper
• 1/3 c. sliced green onions
• 1 tsp. dried dill
• 1/2 c. crumbled goat cheese

Cook orzo; drain and rinse with cold water. Place in a large bowl.

While orzo cooks, combine lemon rind and next 6 ingredients ( through pepper), stirring with a whisk. Drizzle juice mixture over orzo; toss to coat.
Add chicken and next 4 ingredients ( through dill), toss to combine. Sprinkle with goat cheese.

adapted from "Cooking Light"