Green Rice And Chicken Salad Food

CHICKEN RICE SALAD

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For a summer luncheon, this light, colorful salad is a treat. The crunchy celery, green pepper and almonds along with refreshing oranges and pineapple make this a chicken salad folks can't wait to dig into. -Bernadine Stine, Roanoke, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

5 cups cubed cooked chicken
3 cups cooked rice
1-1/2 cups diced green pepper
1-1/2 cups sliced celery
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple tidbits, drained
3/4 cup mayonnaise
4 teaspoons orange juice
2 teaspoons vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, orange juice, vinegar, salt, ginger and garlic salt. Pour over salad and toss. Refrigerate. Just before serving, fold in the oranges and almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 calories, Fat 20g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 378mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

CHICKEN AND RICE SALAD

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Notes Janne Rowe from Wichita, Kansas, "I start this salad by poaching chicken breasts in a mixture of white wine, garlic and lemon juice. It gives them great flavor and helps keep them moist." The cubed chicken, veggies and cooked rice are tossed with a tasty homemade dressing.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

Ingredients

1 cup white wine or chicken broth
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger, divided
1-1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 cups chicken broth
1-1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice
1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1/2 cup diced celery
2 tablespoons diced sweet red pepper
2 tablespoons diced green pepper
DRESSING:
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons honey
1 garlic clove, minced
Dash ground ginger

Steps:

In a large nonstick skillet, combine the wine, lemon juice, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon ginger. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Add chicken; poach, uncovered, over medium-low heat for 15 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. Remove chicken from cooking liquid; cool., In a large saucepan, bring broth and remaining ginger to a boil. Stir in rice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Fluff with a fork., Transfer to a large bowl; cool. Add the peas, onions, celery and peppers. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces; add to rice mixture and toss., Whisk the dressing ingredients; drizzle over salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 704mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

WILD RICE CHICKEN SALAD

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"Juicy red grapes, crunchy cashews and water chestnuts and a touch of tarragon make this wild rice salad a big hit at our family reunion," reports Mary Ann Morgan of Powder Springs, Georgia. "I fix it often at home for potluck dinners."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
3 cups cooked wild rice
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
2/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/3 cup fat-free milk
2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup halved seedless red grapes
1/4 cup salted cashew halves

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the chicken, rice, water chestnuts and green onions. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, milk, lemon juice, salt, tarragon and pepper. Pour over chicken mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours. Just before serving, fold in grapes and sprinkle with cashews.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 435mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

WILD RICE CHICKEN SALAD

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If you like chicken salad, you'll love this one! It is good plain with crackers or served in a pita or a croissant. It is wonderful for women's luncheons. Everyone loves it.

Provided by Chef Doozer

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 2h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked wild rice
2 cups diced cooked chicken (or 1 large can of chicken, drained)
1 cup red grapes, halved
1 cup sliced water chestnuts
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1 cup cashews or 1 cup almonds
1/2 cup craisins (optional)
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

Cook rice according to package directions. Drain and cool to room temperature. Add rest of ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Cover and chill a couple hours before serving (overnight is fine).
Tips: I have been using the Uncle Ben's 90 second microwave pouch for the rice part. I use the long grain and wild rice mix.
I also think it tastes better with canned chicken.

RICE-A-RONI CHICKEN CURRY SALAD

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This is a recipe for a cold rice/chicken salad with a curry twist, using Rice-a-Roni. My sister-in-law makes this for potlucks, baby showers, family get-togethers. It is always a favorite dish. I have made it as well and love the curry taste in it....and I'm not a huge curry fan! This recipe will serve 6 if it's used as a main dish or 8 for side servings. If you make it for a crowd, just double the recipe.

Provided by Pam-I-Am

Categories Chicken

Time 2h40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 (4 1/2 ounce) box chicken rice-a-roni
4 green onions, chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, diced
1/3 cup celery, diced
1 (15 ounce) can canned artichoke hearts, drained and cut (save liquid)
1 large chicken breast, cooked and diced
1/3 cup mayonnaise
3/4 teaspoon curry powder

Steps:

Cook Rice-a-Roni according to directions and cool.
Cook chicken separately and chop.
Add into rice, the diced onion, green pepper, artichoke and chicken.
Next, stir together the three dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
Add dressing to rice salad mixture and stir.
Place salad into a 9 x 13 dish or deep bowl edged with curly lettuce leaf to make it pretty.
Chill 2 hours and serve.

CURRIED CHICKEN RICE SALAD

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About 30 years ago, I got this recipe from a pamphlet at a Visitor's Center just over the Mississippi River from Mississippi into Arkansas. It has been a summer mainstay ever since. The time required assumes you already have cooled cooked rice. Also, I go heavy on the pineapple and use a whole can rather than 1 cup.

Provided by BarbryT

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 2h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup raw rice, cooked and cooled
2 cups diced cooked chicken
1 cup diced canned pineapple
1 cup diced celery
1/2 cup diced green pepper
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup chopped peach preserves
1 teaspoon curry powder
salt and pepper
1 cup grated cheddar cheese (optional)

Steps:

Combine cool rice (make sure it is really cool, otherwise you will end up with Curried Chicken Rice Mush!), chicken, pineapple, celery and green pepper in biggish bowl.
Combine peach preserves, mayonnaise and curry powder. Stir into the chicken mixture. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Chill for at least 2-3 hours. Serve topped with grated cheese, or not -- .