Chicken, Cherry and Wild Rice Salad

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Chicken, pea pods, dried cherries, and long grain and wild rice are tossed in a soy and lemon dressing for a light but wholesome meal.

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Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

Dressing:

  • ¼ cup olive oil

  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce

  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger

  • teaspoon black pepper

Salad:

  • 1 (6 ounce) package long grain and wild rice mix

  • 2 cups cubed, cooked chicken

  • 1 cup snow pea pods, cut crosswise in half and cooked

  • ½ cup dried tart cherries

Directions

  1. For the dressing, combine olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, ginger and pepper, mix well.

  2. For the salad, prepare rice according to package directions.

  3. Meanwhile, combine cooked chicken, cooked snow peas and cherries.

  4. Pour dressing over chicken mixture; mix well.

  5. Let rice cool about 15 minutes. Stir rice into chicken mixture.

  6. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

434 Calories
23g Fat
38g Carbs
23g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 434
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g 29%
Saturated Fat 4g 22%
Cholesterol 55mg 18%
Sodium 728mg 32%
Total Carbohydrate 38g 14%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 23g 47%
Vitamin C 20mg 22%
Calcium 27mg 2%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 321mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.