Cooking with Chef Bryan: Tabbouleh Orzo Salad

orzo

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa is a gluten-free alternative with more protein.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive while still providing a neutral flavor.

Cook orzo pasta according to package instructions; drain and cool.

Cook bulgar wheat according to package instructions; drain and cool.

Chop green onions and add to the mixing bowl.

Chop cucumber and add to the mixing bowl.

Chop red onion and add to the mixing bowl.

Chop tomatoes and add to the mixing bowl.

Fill a blender halfway with parsley sprigs and mint; pulse until finely chopped.

Strain the chopped parsley and mint; add to the salad mixture.

Mix all ingredients in the bowl, including cucumbers, tomatoes, and chopped herbs.

In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, salt, and black pepper; pour over the salad.

Squeeze fresh lime juice over the salad to taste; mix well.

Slice grilled chicken and place it on top of the salad before serving.

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