Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 cups uncooked orzo (I buy DeLallo brand)
  • 2 cups Rotisserie chicken (chopped (optional))
  • ½ cup golden raisins (or regular)
  • ½ cup slivered almonds toasted
  • ¾ cup red onion (diced)
  • 2 cups Granny Smith apples (diced (unpeeled))
  • 1 cup red grapes (sliced in half)
  • Fresh basil, chopped (cut in ribbons (leave some for garnish))
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup light sour cream
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • ¼ cup white wine vinegar
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper

Instruction

  • Cook orzo according to package directions.
  • Combine all dressing ingredients (mayonnaise through the cayenne pepper), and mix well.
  • Pour dressing over warm orzo, then add chicken (optional), raisins, almonds, onions, apples, and grapes.
  • Mix thoroughly, then refrigerate overnight; serve!
  • Garnish with fresh basil right before serving!