Easy Aromatic Salad with Chicken and Rice
A very nutritious and appetizing dish but also a unique way to use up your leftover chicken. Try it as a light meal or as a super side dish. Enjoy!!!
Ingredients
- 1/2 chicken breast (grilled, diced)
- 50 g rice (white or brown long-grain)
- 50 g peas (frozen)
- 1 mini cucumber (semi peeled, sliced in half moons)
- parsley (4 to 5 sprigs, fresh, finely chopped)
- dill (2 to 3 sprigs, fresh, finely chopped)
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise (preferably light)
- 2 tsp mustard
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- black pepper (freshly ground, optional)
Instructions
Cook rice and peas together. Drain and allow to cool.
In a large serving bowl put the diced chicken. Add the cooled rice and peas, cucumber and herbs. Season with salt and pepper and toss gently to combine.
In a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, mustard and oil to combine. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately or refrigerate for max 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- This is a very versatile salad. You can add extra greens or alter the ingredient quantities. It depends on your taste.
- Side dish ideas : Serve the salad on mixed salad greens or romaine lettuce leaves, or use it to stuff tomatoes or small bell peppers.
- Use any type of grilled chicken; from a rotisserie, roasted or barbecued.
- Healthy Tip: Omit vegetable oil.
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