Lemony Chicken And Orzo Salad

• for the salad:
• 1 cup orzo pasta
• 2 slices 1/4" thick pancetta
• 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 cups grape tomatoes (red and yellow if available), halved
• 1 cup frozen petite peas, thawed
• 2 cups cooked diced chicken breast
• 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2" cubes
• 1/2 cup fresh basil, cut into chiffonade
• for the vinaigrette:
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• 1 heaping teaspoon dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon champagne vinegar
• 1 large clove garlic, minced
• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1. Fill a medium saucepan halfway with water and bring to a boil. Cook the orzo until al dente -- according to package directions. Strain the pasta through a colander and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
2. Fold a paper towel over on itself and place on a small plate. Dice the pancetta into 1/2" pieces. Heat a small skillet over medium high heat. Add the pancetta and cook until crispy and browned. Remove from heat and use a spoon to scoop the pancetta, draining any fat, and transferring to the paper-towel lined plate. Set aside.
3. Make the dressing in a small bowl by combining the lemon zest and juice, dijon mustard, garlic, vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper. Whisk to combine.
4. In a large bowl combine the orzo, red onion, grape tomatoes, peas, pancetta, chicken, mozzarella cheese and basil. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

salad, orzo pasta, pancetta, red onion, grape tomatoes, frozen petite peas, chicken breast, mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, vinaigrette, lemon, mustard, champagne vinegar, clove garlic, extra virgin olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper

Taken from food52.com/recipes/38244-lemony-chicken-and-orzo-salad (may not work)