Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Santa Rosa Rice Salad

Santa Rosa Rice Salad

1 box long grain wild rice (Uncle Bens Original) cook and let cool
1 lemon, juiced
3 boneless skinless chicken breast, cooked, seasoned, and cubed
4 green onions, chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
1 yellow pepper, chopped
3 oz. pea pods, blanched 1 minute
2 medium avocados
1 cup pecans, chopped
¼ - ½ cup cilantro, chopped

Dressing:
2 cloves garlic
1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon sugar
¼ teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup rice vinegar
1/3 cup olive oil

Mix up dressing. Add everything together, except avocados and pecans, including dressing and chill 2 to 4 hours. Just before serving add nuts and avocados.