GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD WITH RICE

Yield: Makes 4 servings.
Ingredients • 1 pound boned and skinned chicken breasts • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper • 1 1/2 cups diagonally sliced zucchini • 3 cups cooked rice, cooled to room temperature • 1 9-ounce package frozen artichoke hearts* • 3/4 cup snow peas, blanched • 1/2 cup red pepper cubes • 1/2 cup Italian salad dressing • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil leaves • Lettuce leaves
Directions Season chicken with salt and pepper. Grill or broil chicken breasts and zucchini. Chill chicken and zucchini; cut chicken in 3/4-inch cubes. Combine rice, chicken, zucchini, artichoke hearts, snow peas, and red pepper in large bowl. Blend dressing and basil in small bowl. Pour over salad; toss lightly. Serve on lettuce leaves. Nutrition Facts Calories 472 % Daily Value: Total Fat 20g; Cholesterol 72mg; Sodium 953mg; Total Carbohydrate 41g; Dietary Fiber 2g; Protein 32g Recipe courtesy of USA Rice Federation (www.usarice.com)
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