Copycat Macaroni Grill Insalata Florentine
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Author: Erin (adapted from America's Most Wanted Recipes cookbook)
Recipe type: Pasta, Salad, Main Dish
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- SALAD
- 6 ounces orzo pasta, cooked and chilled
- ½ red onion, chopped
- ½ large tomato, diced
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, chopped
- 1 2-25-oz can sliced black olives, drained
- ½ cup fresh spinach, shredded
- ¼ cup pepperoncini, chopped
- 1 cup cooked chicken, cubed
- ⅓ cup garlic-lemon vinaigrette
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Shaved or shredded Parmesan, for garnish
- GARLIC-LEMON VINAIGRETTE
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 3 Tbsp honey
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 Tbsp roasted or plain garlic (I found minced roasted garlic in a jar—awesome!)
- ¾ cup olive oil
- 1-1/2 Tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- FOR VINAIGRETTE: Combine all vinaigrette ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth and frothy. Pour into an airtight container and chill until ready to serve.
- FOR SALAD: Combine all ingredients except Parmesan in a medium bowl. Toss with vinaigrette. Divide into four bowls and sprinkle each with Parmesan cheese.
Recipe by Simple, Sweet & Savory at https://www.simplesweetsavory.com/copycat-macaroni-grill-insalata-florentine/