Layered Mediterranean orzo with chicken, vegetables, olives, and feta in portable jars for easy meal prep lunches.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pasta & Protein
01 - 1 cup dry orzo pasta
02 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded
→ Vegetables
03 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
04 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
05 - 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
06 - 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
07 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
→ Add-Ins
08 - 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
09 - 3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
→ Dressing
10 - 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
11 - 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
12 - 1 tsp dried oregano
13 - 1 garlic clove, minced
14 - 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
15 - 1/4 tsp sea salt
16 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
# How-To Steps:
01 - Prepare orzo according to package directions. Drain well, rinse under cold water to stop cooking, and cool completely.
02 - Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
03 - Divide dressing evenly among four 16 oz mason jars. Layer in order: red onion, bell pepper, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, cooked orzo, chicken, olives, feta, and parsley on top.
04 - Seal jars tightly and refrigerate up to 4 days. Shake vigorously before eating or transfer to bowl and toss to combine.
