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Monday, July 6, 2015

Chicken Salad-Brown Rice Bowls

  • 1/3 cup uncooked instant brown rice
  • 3 Tbsp chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 (5 oz.) package mixed green salad
  • 1 cup chopped deli rotisserie chicken breast
  • 2/3 cup seedless red grapes
  • 6 oz. fresh blueberries
  • 3 Tbsp crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 Tbsp chopped green onions
  • 2 Tbsp torn fresh basil
  • 1.5 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp packed brown sugar
  • 2 tsp low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/8 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp pepper
  • 1.5 Tbsp olive oil
Prepare rice according to package directions. Cook nuts in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until toasted and fragrant, stirring constantly. Combine rice, nuts, salad greens, chicken, grapes, blueberries, cheese, green onions and basil in a bowl. Whisk together vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in oil. Drizzle dressing over salad; toss to coat. Makes 2 servings. 

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