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Summer Rice Salad

Contributed By: stacyw
Family Circle

This quick and easy salad is perfect for busy days.

Ingredients

3 tbsp Tarragon-flavored vinegar
1 tbsp Honey-dijon mustard
1/4 tsp Each salt and pepper
1/4 cup Oil
1 lb Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 (6 oz) box Wild rice mix (like Sargento Bistro Blends)
1 Gala apple, cored and chopped
2 Large celery stalks, chopped
1/2 cup Toasted pecans

Preparation

In bowl, mix vinegar, honey-dijon mustard, salt and pepper. Whisk in oil and set aside.

In large skillet, heat 1 tbsp oil over high heat. Add chicken breasts, cut in 1/4-inch wide strips; saute 6 minutes, until slightly browned.

Remove to bowl; cover. In same skillet, prepare 6-ounce box of wild rice mix according to package directions. Meanwhile, in large bowl, combine apple, celery, and pecans. Add hot rice, chicken and dressing. Serve immediately.

Nutrient Information

Calories276
Total Fat16 g
Saturated Fat1.5 g
Carbohydrates27 g
Protein8 g
Calcium30 mg
Fiber2.5 g

Recipe Comments

Comment by: beckham
used olive oil instead of "oil" and toasted my own pecans...add 1/2 cup of dried cranberries. my 15-year-old son had 3 servings, which left me with 1. it was a meal with little mess or fuss, and perfect for a hot summer day when i don't want to use the oven. used far east brand wild rice...perfect.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Chicken & Turkey
Rice, Pasta & Bread
Actual Cooking Time: No Cooking Required
Number of Servings: 4
Meal Type: Entree