Chicken, Rice and Fruit Salad
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Makes:
3
servings
Total Cost:
$$$$
Leftover rice? Use it in this fruit and chicken salad for a new spin on chicken salad. Serve the dish on lettuce leaves.
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown or white rice, cooked
- 2 teaspoons parsley, dried (or 2 Tablespoons fresh, finely chopped)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (ground)
- 1/4 clove garlic (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Ranch dressing, fat-free
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, fat-free
- 1 cup apple or cantaloupe (cut into chunks)
- 1/3 cup grape halves (red or purple, cut into chunks)
- 1/2 cup celery (chopped)
- 1 1/4 cups chicken, cooked (cut into bite-size pieces)
- 6 lettuce leaves
Directions
1. Wash your hands and work area.
2. If not using leftover or "planned over" rice - cook rice according to package directions without adding salt. Chill.
3. In a serving bowl, mix parsley, black pepper, garlic, dressing, and mayonnaise together.
4. Add cooled rice, apple, grapes, celery, and chicken. Stir gently.
5. Serve cold on a bed of clean lettuce leaves, if desired.
6. Cover and refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Notes
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