Wild rice chicken salad with nuts and peanuts
Posted by admin on Wednesday Aug 25, 2010 Under Chicken RecipesIf you are looking to reduce the heavy foods and eating more salads, this is a great recipe for you. Do you like salad, but leave you hungry (and wanting to snack!) A couple of hours after dinner? If so, this is a perfect salad recipe for you. It is healthy, much lighter than most meals, however, contains proteins, grains, fruits and nuts, which will keep you from having the sensation of hunger before the time for your next meal. Try this chicken wild rice salad with dried fruits and nuts. It’s a salad you will be pleased to have in your recipe file. CHICKEN-WILD RICE SALAD WITH DRIED FRUIT AND PEANUTS1 package (6. 2 oz) quick-cooking long grain and wild rice MIX2 cups chopped cooked chicken (or turkey) 1 medium apple, unpeeled chopped1 paprika, green, chopped1 half stalk of celery, chopped1 / 2 cup pieces apricots1 / 3 cup chopped dried soy sauce2 cherries2 tablespoons tablespoons teaspoon touch water2 granulated sugar substitute as Splenda2 teaspoon cider vinegar1 / 3 cup dry roasted rice mixture as peanutsCook indicated on the package, omitting butter. Spread rice evenly in a thin sheet on a large baking sheet. Let stand for 10 minutes to cool. Stir occasionally to ensure cooling. In a large bowl, combine chicken, apple, bell pepper, celery, apricots and cherries. In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, water, sugar substitute and vinegar until sugar substitute dissolves. Add rice and soy sauce mixture to chicken mixture and toss gently until everything is covered. Add peanuts and toss gently. Enjoy!