Cold Wild Rice Salad

chilled lemon chicken wild rice salad in a bowl

Chicken Wild Rice Salad is a fantastic summer meal! Juicy chicken is tossed with wild rice, tons of veggies & a delightful vinaigrette for this easy, tangy chilled salad!

Prep Time30

Total Time30

Course: lunch, Main Dish, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Cold Wild Rice Salad

Servings:

Calories: 267kcal

Author: Jessica & Nellie

Ingredients

6 oz Long Grain Wild Rice mix
2 TBSP lemon juice
3 grilled chicken breasts diced
4 green onions sliced thin
1 red bell pepper diced
1 cup sugar snap peas cut in half
2 avocados diced
1 cup chopped pecans

Dressing Ingredients

⅓ cup Rice wine vinegar
⅓ cup Olive oil
2 TBSP Garlic minced
1 TBSP Dijon mustard
½ tsp Salt
¼ tsp Pepper
¼ tsp Sugar

Instructions

Prep: Begin by cooking the box of rice as per the boxed directions, use the seasoning packet if one is included. You want the rice chilled to complete the salad, once it is finished cooking you can cool it down by placing it in the refrigerator while you prepare the rest of the ingredients. (NOTE: to save time, you can use the "ready rice" product!)
Next, prepare the chicken breasts by cooking and seasoning to your preference. You can also save time and energy by using a store bought rotisserie chicken. Chop or shred the chicken into bite size pieces and set aside until ready to use.
Then, wash and slice/dice the green onions, red pepper, peas, and avocado. Set aside.
Dressing: In a small bowl, combine the minced garlic, mustard, salt, pepper, sugar, red wine vinegar, and olive oil and whisk. Refrigerate until ready to assemble salad.
Assemble: In a large bowl, combine the rice, chicken and all the chopped vegetables. Then pour the dressing over the top and stir to combine all together. Serve cold rice salad & enjoy!

Notes

Salad can be made 1-2 days ahead of time and chilled in an airtight container until ready to serve.

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