Fruity Chicken Rice Salad Food

FRUITY CHICKEN & RICE SALAD

Steps:

• For Dressing: Mix vinegar, honey, oil, sugar and salt in a small bowl and set aside.
• For Salad: Bring water, carrots and raisins to a boil in a medium saucepan.
• Stir in rice, return to a boil.
• Cover and reduce heat to medium and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat and stir. Recover and let stand another 5 minutes.
• Place rice mixture into a pretty salad bowl and then add the chicken, grapes, almonds and parsley.
• Top with honey dressing and toss.
• Refrigerate at least one hour before serving.

FRUITY CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, and orange juice in a nonreactive bowl. Add chicken, strawberries, kiwi, and oranges, and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
• Serve on lettuce leaves, topped with cashews.

MOROCCAN CHICKEN AND RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine rice, chicken, carrots, scallions and olives in a large bowl. Whisk together broth, orange juice, lemon juice, mint, cilantro, oil, cinnamon, cayenne and salt and pepper to taste in another bowl. Toss dressing with rice mixture.

CHICKEN RICE SALAD II

Steps:

• Bring the rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken breasts until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Cut the chicken into bite size pieces.
• Toss chicken, rice, and lettuce in a large bowl. Serve immediately.

FRUIT AND RICE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat the first five ingredients until blended. Stir in the rice, peaches, grapes, celery and raisins. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours. Just before serving, stir in the pecans.

CHICKEN AND WILD RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Bring water to a boil in a 2-quart heavy saucepan, then add rice and 1 teaspoon salt. Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, until rice is tender and most grains are split open, 1 to 1 1/4 hours. Drain well and cool.
• Whisk together oil, vinegar, mustard, remaining salt (or to taste), and pepper.
• Combine rice with remaining ingredients in a large bowl, then gently toss with vinaigrette.

PINEAPPLE FRUIT AND RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook rice as directed on package. Place cooked rice in wire mesh strainer or colander with small holes. Rinse with cold water to chill; drain well.
• In large bowl, mix yogurt and cinnamon. Fold in whipped topping. Gently stir in rice and remaining ingredients.

FRUITY CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Put the chicken in a large pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium. Allow the chicken to simmer until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone should read 180 degrees F (82 degrees C). Remove the chicken to a cutting board. Use a pair of forks to remove and shred the meat from the chicken. Discard the remains. Place shredded chicken in a single layer on a plate and allow to cool completely in refrigerator, about 15 minutes.
• Stir together the salad dressing and sugar in a large bowl. Stir the chicken and raisins into the salad dressing. Add the mango and gently fold into the mixture. Refrigerate overnight or 8 hours before serving.

FRUITY RICE WITH TOASTED CASHEWS

Steps:

• Whisk together the dressing ingredients, season, then set aside. Heat a small nonstick pan and put in the cashew nuts, stirring for a few mins, until starting to brown.
• Toss the rice, peppers, onion and most of the cashews together, then gently fold in the dressing. Chill for up to a day, then scatter with the remaining cashews before serving.

FRUITY RICE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, salad dressing and salt. Fold in chicken, rice, celery and fruit. Cover and chill until ready to serve; add almonds.