Chicken With Rice And Fruit Salad Recipes

15-MINUTE CHICKEN, RICE AND GRAPE SALAD

Steps:

• Put the frozen rice in a medium glass mixing bowl, and break it up using a fork. Drape a damp paper towel directly over the rice, and microwave until the rice is warmed through and softened, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Meanwhile, puree the yogurt, oil, lemon zest and juice, mayonnaise, shallots, garlic, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of pepper in a small food processor or a blender until smooth. Toast the walnuts in a small skillet over medium heat until fragrant and just starting to brown, about 2 minutes.
• Combine the chicken, grapes, parsley and spinach in a large bowl, and toss with half the dressing. Add the warmed rice and toasted walnuts, toss again and serve with the remaining dressing.

WILD RICE CHICKEN SALAD

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.

CHICKEN AND RICE SALAD

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.

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.

RICE, PINEAPPLE AND CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix 2 teaspoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon oil, 2 teaspoons garlic and 1 teaspoon ginger in medium bowl. Add chicken and toss to coat. Let stand 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring 2 3/4 cups water to boil in heavy medium saucepan. Add rice; return to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Uncover; let stand until cool.
• Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Heat large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add chicken with marinade to skillet and sauté until golden brown and cooked through, about 4 minutes. Cool.
• Whisk lime juice, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 2 tablespoons oil, 2 tablespoons garlic and 3 teaspoons ginger in large bowl. Mix in rice, chicken, pineapple, kiwi, 1/2 cup green onions and bell pepper. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Chill. Let stand up to 2 hours at room temperature before continuing.
• Line bowl with lettuce leaves. Spoon salad into bowl. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup green onions and serve.

CHICKEN WITH RICE AND FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together oil and vinegar.
• In large bowl, combine remaining ingredients and toss until well mixed.
• Add dressing and toss to combine.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

WILD RICE FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Boil rice in 4 cups of water for 45 minutes.
• Let rice stand for 40 more minutes, then drain and cool.
• Add fruit together and sprinkle with orange jello and mix.
• Fold in Cool Whip and mix well.
• Sprinkle top with coconut.
• Refrigerate.
• NOTE: If you prepare this a day ahead of time, do not add the Cool Whip or coconut until the next day. Before you add the whipped topping, drain off excess fluid that has accumulated overnight.