Name: Macaroni Grill Insalata Florentine
Ingredients: 3 ounce julienne-shredded fresh spinach; 3 ounce grilled chicken, sliced and chilled; 1 ounce ripe Roma tomatoes, diced; 1/2 ounce pine nuts, lightly toasted; 1/2 ounce sun-dried tomatoes, julienne cut; 1/2 ounce capers; 1/2 ounce sliced black olives; 1/2 ounce julienne-cut radicchio; 5 ounce orzo pasta, cooked and chilled; 3 ounce roasted garlic lemon vinaigrette; 1/4 ounce shaved Parmesan; Fresh cracked pepper, for garnish

Macaroni Grill Insalata Florentine

This spinach, orzo and chicken salad copycat recipe from Macaroni Grill is a family favorite. This cold pasta salad is great with BBQ, sandwiches or just simply in a bowl by itself. Make this recipe and feel like you're eating at the Macaroni Grill.

Ingredients

3 ounces julienne-shredded fresh spinach
3 ounces grilled chicken, sliced and chilled
1 ounce ripe Roma tomatoes, diced
1/2 ounce pine nuts, lightly toasted
1/2 ounce sun-dried tomatoes, julienne cut
1/2 ounce capers
1/2 ounce sliced black olives
1/2 ounce julienne-cut radicchio
5 ounces orzo pasta, cooked and chilled
3 ounces roasted garlic lemon vinaigrette
1/4 ounce shaved Parmesan
Fresh cracked pepper, for garnish

Instructions

In the order listed, place all ingredients, except Parmesan cheese, in a chilled mixing bowl.
Toss and serve on a decorative wide bowl. Garnish with shaved Parmesan cheese and fresh cracked pepper.