Arugula, Chicken, and Rice Salad

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: Archives

Serves 4 people

Categories: Salad- Salad Dressings- Slaw

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup converted long-grain white rice
  • 3 cups packed mixed fresh herbs, such as basil and parsley
  • 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 Tbsp. red-wine vinegar
  • coarse salt and ground pepper
  • 5 oz. baby or wild arugula (5 cups)
  • 1 rotisserie chicken (skin removed), meat shredded (4 cups)
  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 2 medium tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch wedges or 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved

Directions

  1. Cook rice according to package instructions. Meanwhile, in a blender, blend herbs, oil and vinegar until roughly chopped, scraping down sides as needed. With machine running, gradually add 1/4 to 1/3 cup cold water and blend until dressing is smooth and pourable. Transfer to a small bowl, and season with salt and pepper.

  2. In a large bowl, toss arugula with three-quarters of the dressing. Transfer to a serving platter. In bowl, stir together rice, chicken, scallions, tomatoes, and remaining dressing. Season to taste with salt and pepper and arrange on top of arugula.

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