Brown Rice Salad with Grilled Chicken

Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Glenda Harper

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Jun. 29, 2023

This delightful dish is nutritious, simple to fix and brightens up any buffet table. It's a terrific way to use up leftover chicken, and you can add veggies according to your family's liking. -Glenda Harper of Cable, Ohio

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Brown Rice Salad with Grilled Chicken

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked brown rice
  • 2 cups cubed grilled chicken breasts
  • 2 medium apples, chopped
  • 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
  • 2 celery ribs, finely chopped
  • 2/3 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • Lettuce leaves, optional
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Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately or refrigerate. Serve in lettuce-lined bowls if desired.
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