Mediterranean Chicken Salad
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6 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons tarragon vinegar
1 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 cups diced cooked chicken (from one 3-pound cooked chicken)
1/2 cups orzo (rice-shaped pasta; about 3 ounces)
1 cups halved cherry tomatoes (about 10 ounces)
16-ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts -- drained
1/2 cups coarsely chopped pitted Kalamata olives
1/3 cups dried currants
1 1/2 tablespoons drained capers
Combine oil, vinegar, tarragon, lemon juice, and mustard in small
bowl; whisk to blend. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
Place chicken in medium bowl. Mix in 1/4 cup dressing.
Cook orzo in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but
still firm to bite. Drain. Rinse under cold water to cool; drain
well. Transfer orzo to large bowl. Stir in remaining dressing and
toss to coat. Add chicken mixture, tomatoes, artichoke hearts,
olives, currants, and capers. Season salad to taste with salt and
pepper and serve.
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