Chicken & Orzo Salad

INGREDIENTS

For The Dressing

¼ cup balsamic vinegar

2 large garlic cloves

⅓ cup olive oil

Salt and black pepper

2 cups cooked orzo, cooled

1 large bunch of fresh watercress leaves

½ cup olives cut in half

¾ cup sliced red onion

¼ cup sliced green onion

¼ cup toasted pine nuts

½ cup Cotija Cheese, crumbled

1 large grilled chicken breast

Salt and black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

Add the balsamic vinegar, garlic cloves, salt, pepper and olive oil to a blender. Blend for 30 seconds and set aside. Take the cooled orzo and place in a large bowl. Chop the leafy part of the watercress from the stems and add to the bowl.

Add the  olives and red onion. Drizzle some of the dressing over the salad and gently toss. Lay the salad onto a large platter and sprinkle the green onions, pine nuts and cheese on top. Season with salt and cracked black pepper. Slice the chicken breast on a diagonal and serve alongside the salad.