Picnic-Perfect Chicken Orzo Salad Recipe

There’s something about summer that makes even the simplest meal feel like a celebration. Maybe it’s the sunshine, maybe it’s the longer evenings, or maybe it’s just the excuse to gather your favorite people around a table. Either way, this Picnic-perfect Chicken Orzo Salad is ready to be the star of your next warm weather get‑together. It’s bright, refreshing, and just fancy enough to make your guests think you spent way more time on it than you actually did. Grab a big bowl, pour yourself something cold, and let the summer party begin.

Ingredients


12 ounces	Uncooked orzo
2 cups	Mayonnaise
1 tablespoon	Salt
2 tablespoons	Lemon juice
4–5 cups	Cooked chicken, cubed
2 cups	Halved green grapes
2 cups	Seeded chopped cucumbers
1 cup	Chopped celery
1/4 cup	Half & half
2 tablespoons	White pepper

Instructions

Cook orzo following the package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
In a bowl combine mayonnaise, half & half, salt, pepper and lemon juice.
Stir in cooked orzo, grapes, chicken, cucumber and celery.
Mix well, cover and put in the refrigerator overnight.

Note: This recipe serves 8–10 people.

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