SOUTHWEST SUMMER SALAD

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I got this wonderful recipe from a friend several years ago. It's a great main dish salad for hot weather. I usually double it for my family so we can eat the leftovers for lunch the next day.

Provided by Heidi

Categories Salad Grains Rice Salad Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

2 cups chilled cooked rice
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 large tomato, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 bunch green onions, sliced
1 avocado, diced
⅓ cup canola oil
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon lime zest
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground oregano
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon chili powder
1 head lettuce, chopped

Steps:

Combine rice, chicken, tomato, cilantro, green onions, and avocado together in a bowl.
Whisk canola oil, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, jalapeno pepper, salt, oregano, cumin, and chili powder together in a bowl; pour over rice mixture and toss to coat. Chill in refrigerator, about 1 hour.
Place lettuce in a serving bowl; top with rice mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508.9 calories, Carbohydrate 39.5 g, Cholesterol 53.1 mg, Fat 29.1 g, Fiber 7.9 g, Protein 25.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 662 mg, Sugar 5.8 g