Grilled Chicken & Orzo Salad with Cotton Candy Grapes
Aug 18, 2014, Updated Jun 03, 2021
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Cotton Candy Grapes
Looking for a sweet treat?! Try Cotton Candy Grapes! Cotton Candy Grapes are known for the similar flavor they share with cotton candy. As you bite into the grape, a burst of sweetness is followed by a juicy flavor. It’s shocking how similar the flavor is to cotton candy! These grapes are not genetically modified but instead go through a hand-picked pollination process that crosses wild grape species.
Produce Moms Tip: For a cold, sweet treat try freezing Cotton Candy Grapes.
Grilled Chicken & Orzo Salad with Cotton Candy Grapes
Cotton Candy Grapes go well by themselves, but try them in this zesty salad recipe adapted from Melissas.com. It’s light yet filling. Even kids can’t resist it because of the Cotton Candy Grapes.
Grilled Chicken, Grape, & Orzo Salad
Ingredients
- 6 oz Cotton Candy Grapes
- 6 oz Red Muscato grapes
- 1/2 cup bleu cheese crumbled
- 1/2 tsp rainbow peppercorn ground
- olive oil as needed
- salt and pepper to taste
- orzo rice
Instructions
- Prepare BBQ grill. Season chicken with salt & pepper.
- Cook chicken over medium hot coals, turning often. Let cool.
- Boil orzo until al dente. Toss with olive oil & cheese and let cool.
- Slice chicken on the bias. Toss remaining ingredients together & season to taste
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Make sure to add Cotton Candy Grapes to this week’s grocery list and give Grilled Chicken, Grape, & Orzo Salad a try!
