DILLED CHICKEN RICE SALAD
Yield: Makes 6 servings.
Ingredients • 3 cups cooked rice • 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken, cut into strips • 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped • 1/2 cup thinly sliced celery • 1/4 cup sliced green onions • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard • 2 tablespoons fresh dill or 1-1/2 teaspoons dried dill weed • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper • 2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Directions Combine rice, chicken, tomatoes, celery, onions and parsley in large bowl; set aside. Combine vinegar, oil, mustard, dill, garlic, salt, pepper and Parmesan cheese in small jar with lid.
Shake to combine.
Pour dressing over rice mixture; toss lightly.
Cover and chill for 1 to 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts Calories 161 Total Fat 4g Cholesterol 19mg Sodium 303mg Total Carbohydrate 22g Dietary Fiber 1g Protein 8g USA Rice Federation (www.usarice.com)
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