rice salad with sweet citrus dressing

(2 RATINGS)
42 Pinches
orlando, FL
Updated on Dec 26, 2010

This is a salad that you can't stop eating. Last year at Christmas my friend Cindy and I spent a week baking our Christmas goodies. I found this recipe in the Costco magazine so we decided to make it together. We changed it up s bit to our liking and added grilled chicken breasts to it.

prep time 15 Min
cook time
method ---
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups brown rice, prepared according to pkg directions
  • 2 packages prepared salad mixed greens
  • 3 ounces crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup almonds, sliced
  • 1/4 cup cranraisins
  • 3-4 - grilled chicken breasts
  • DRESSING
  • - juice of one fresh orange
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • - salt & pepper to taste

How To Make rice salad with sweet citrus dressing

  • Step 1
    Prepare rice according to package directions. Add salt to the water. Set aside to cool. Grill chicken on a George Foreman and season. Set aside.
  • Step 2
    Combine greens, feta, cran-raisins, almonds and toss.
  • Step 3
    Combine all ingredients for dressing. Assemble plates with salad mixture, rice then chicken. Drizzle dressing over salad and enjoy.

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