Chicken and Rice Salad
Servings
3Serving size
about 2 1/2 cups saladThis recipe can easily be multiplied and keeps well for about 24 – 48 hours in the fridge.
Ingredients
3 cup Water |
1 cup Brown rice |
2 cup Water |
3 medium Carrots, raw (peeled and sliced) |
1 medium (about l2 ounces) Leeks (cleaned and sliced) |
16 ounces Boneless, skinless chicken breast |
1 spray Spray olive oil |
2 large Green onions (sliced) |
2 Tbsp. Olive oil |
1 Tbsp. Balsamic vinegar |
2 Tbsp. No salt added tomato paste |
1/4 tsp. Salt |
1 to taste Black pepper |
1/4 cup Nonfat Greek Yogurt |
2 Tbsp 2% milk |
Instructions
While the rice is cooking, place the 2 quarts water in a medium sauce pan and bring to a simmer. Add the sliced carrots and leeks and cook for about 5 minutes until slightly soft. Remove and drain the water away. Place some ice in the pan to stop the vegetables from cooking.
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place a medium skillet in the oven and when the oven is hot spray the pan lightly with oil. Add the chicken breasts and return the pan to the oven. Cook the chicken breasts turning once or twice for about 10 - 15 minutes until done.
Remove the chicken from the oven and let rest for about 5 minutes. Cut into 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch cubes. Place the chicken and the chilled carrots and leeks in the bowl with the rice in the refrigerator. Add the green onion. Fold the ingredients together gently.
While the rice, chicken and veggies are chilling place the olive oil and vinegar in a bowl and whisk together. Add the tomato paste and whisk until smooth. Add the salt and pepper and whisk.
Slowly whisk in the yogurt and milk. When the dressing is finished fold it into the salad and chill for about an hour.
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Lactose
Avoid this recipe if you are lactose intolerant.Recipe Notes
I love rice salads and you can do so much with them. They are perfect for summer picnic days because, like pasta salad, they’re a meal all by themselves. This salad works great with a bit of fresh basil or mint chopped into it and makes it even more bright and fresh.