CHICKEN-WILD RICE SALAD WITH DRIED CHERRIES

Chicken-Wild Rice Salad with Dried Cherries image

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 30m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

1 package (6.2 oz) fast-cooking long-grain and wild rice mix
2 cups chopped cooked chicken or turkey
1 medium unpeeled eating apple, chopped (1 cup)
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
1 medium stalk celery, chopped (1/2 cup)
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
1/3 cup chopped dried cherries
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1/3 cup dry-roasted peanuts

Steps:

Cook rice mix as directed on package, omitting butter. On large cookie sheet, spread rice evenly in thin layer. Let stand 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cool.
Meanwhile, in large bowl, mix chicken, apple, bell pepper, celery, apricots and cherries. In small bowl, mix soy sauce, water, sugar and vinegar until sugar is dissolved.
Add rice and soy sauce mixture to apple mixture; toss gently until coated. Add peanuts; toss gently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 950 mg, Sugar 18 g, TransFat 0 g