Apricot Chicken Rice Salad Recipe

Made with tender chicken, dried apricots and Texmati® Brown Rice all drizzled with a honey dressing, this rice salad will liven up your meal.

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Serves
6
Total Time
65
Prep Time
25
Cook Time
45

Ingredients

  • null 3 cups uncooked (1 cup raw prepared with chicken broth) Texmati® Brown Rice
  • null ½ cup lime juice
  • null 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • null 1 tablespoon honey
  • null ¼ teaspoon ginger
  • null 2 cups cooked chicken breasts, diced
  • null ¾ cup dried apricots, chopped
  • null ½ cup green onions, thinly sliced
  • null ¾ cup raisins
  • null lettuce leaves

Instructions

  1. Prepare rice according to package directions, using chicken broth as liquid.
  2. Whisk together lime juice, oil, honey and ginger in small bowl; set aside.
  3. Combine rice, chicken, apricots, onions and raisins in large bowl.
  4. Just before serving, drizzle dressing over salad and toss. Serve on lettuce lined individual serving plates.
  5. Alternative Salad Options: Pastas such as RiceSelect® Orzo or Pearl Couscous can be used in place of rice, if desired. For a more creamy option, use Arborio Rice for risotto.