CHICKEN APRICOT RICE SALAD
Yield: Makes 6 servings.
Ingredients
• 1/2 cup lime juice
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/4 teaspoon ginger
• 6 cups cooked brown rice, cooked in low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
• 1 cup chopped dried apricots
• 1 cup thinly sliced green onions
• 3/4 cup raisins
• Lettuce leaves
Directions
Whisk together lime juice, oil, honey and ginger in small blow; set aside.
Combine rice, chicken, apricots, onions and raisins in large bowl. Chill at least 1 hour.
Just before serving, drizzle dressing over salad. Place on lettuce lined individual serving plates.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 604
Total Fat 16g
Cholesterol 48mg
Sodium 167mg
Total Carbohydrate 88g
Dietary Fiber 5g
Protein 26g
USA Rice Federation (www.usarice.com)
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