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15-MINUTE CHICKEN, RICE AND GRAPE SALAD



15-Minute Chicken, Rice and Grape Salad image

Brown rice makes a nutty, chewy base for this salad and is a nice foil for sweet grapes and fresh greens. Using frozen precooked rice makes the whole dish doable in 15 minutes. The creamy dressing comes together quickly in the blender.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups store-bought frozen precooked or leftover brown rice
1/2 cup 2 percent Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon zest, plus 2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 small shallot, roughly chopped
1 small clove garlic, roughly chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup walnut pieces
1/2 rotisserie chicken, skin removed and meat shredded (about 3 cups)
2 cups small seedless red grapes
1/2 cup loosely packed flat-leaf parsley leaves
4 cups loosely packed baby spinach

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 580 calorie, Fat 32 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Cholesterol 55 milligrams, Sodium 850 milligrams, Carbohydrate 54 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 23 grams, Sugar 14 grams

CREAMY GRAPE SALAD



Creamy Grape Salad image

Everyone raves when I bring this refreshing, creamy grape salad to potlucks. For a special finishing touch, sprinkle it with brown sugar and pecans. -Marge Elling, Jenison, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
1/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 pounds seedless red grapes
2 pounds seedless green grapes
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sour cream, sugar and vanilla until blended. Add grapes and toss to coat. , Transfer to a serving bowl. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Sprinkle with brown sugar and pecans just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 35mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

FRESH CRANBERRY-GRAPE SALAD



Fresh Cranberry-Grape Salad image

This has been a traditional salad on our Thanksgiving table for many years. To give you an idea of how long, the only red grapes I could get at first had seeds in them. There was no such thing as seedless! This salad is so much less work now that I don't have to seed the grapes. And it really is delicious -- so different . And it has a make-ahead feature that is most welcome at this busy time. It can be started up to 2 days ahead. Recipe from BH&G. Chilling time is not counted in prep time.

Provided by Lorraine of AZ

Categories     Fruit

Time 25m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups fresh cranberries
1 cup sugar
1 cup red grapes
1/2 cup broken walnuts (or more, to taste)
1/2 cup heavy cream, whipped

Steps:

  • Put cranberries through the food grinder, using coarse blade. Or chop in processor. Stir in sugar. Let stand overnight.
  • Next morning, drain well, pressing lightly to remove excess juice. (Reserve the juice for another use. I like to add it to a fruit punch.) Cut grapes in half and remove seeds if necessary. Add grapes and nuts to well-drained cranberry mixture. This much may be done ahead. Refrigerate.
  • Just before serving, fold in the whipped cream. Mound in a lettuce-lined bowl, garnished with clusters of grapes. Serve immediately. Recipe doubles easily.
  • Note: You may add a small can of pineapple tidbits, well drained, with the grapes and walnuts, if you wish.

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