Orzo with Chicken and Fresh Herbs

This Italian pasta salad makes a terrific lunch or supper for four...on the table in 25 minutes! ...MORE + LESS -

1/2 cup uncooked orzo or rosamarina pasta (about 3.5 oz)

1 pint (2 cups) cherry or grape tomatoes, cut in half

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1/4 cup olive oil

3 tablespoons white wine vinegar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, oregano, marjoram or thyme leaves (or a combination)

2 cups cut-up cooked chicken

1 cup small fresh mozzarella cheese balls (about 6 oz)

4 large leaves butter lettuce

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1

Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain.
2

In large bowl, mix tomatoes, garlic, oil, vinegar, salt, pepper and herbs. Add chicken, cheese and cooked pasta; toss until evenly coated. To serve, spoon 1 1/4 cups salad onto each lettuce leaf.