APRICOT CHICKEN RICE SALAD

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Dried apricots, a hint of mint and lime juice combine with more conventional chicken salad ingredients in this unique, easy and refreshing twist on an old favorite from our Test Kitchen crew.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/2 cups uncooked instant rice
2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 teaspoons minced fresh mint
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions; cool. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, peas, celery, apricots and almonds. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, lime juice, mint, salt and pepper; shake well. , Stir rice into chicken mixture; drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 325mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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