Taste of Home
Brown Rice Salad with Grilled Chicken
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
YIELD: 9 servings.
This delightful dish is nutritious, simple to fix and brightens up any buffet table. It's a terrific way to use up leftover chicken, and you can add veggies according to your family's liking. -Glenda Harper of Cable, Ohio
Ingredients
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3 cups cooked brown rice
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2 cups cubed grilled chicken breasts
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2 medium apples, chopped
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1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
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2 celery ribs, finely chopped
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2/3 cup chopped green onions
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1/2 cup chopped pecans
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3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
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1/4 cup cider vinegar
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3 tablespoons canola oil
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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Lettuce leaves, optional
Directions
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1.
In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately or refrigerate. Serve in lettuce-lined bowls if desired.
Nutrition Facts
1 cup: 236 calories, 11g fat (1g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 295mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 3g fiber), 12g protein.
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