Arugula, Chicken, and Rice Salad
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Everyday Food, June 2011
- Prep Time 30 minutes
- Total Time 30 minutes
- Yield Serves 4
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Ingredients
- 2/3 cup converted long-grain white rice
- 3 cups packed mixed fresh herbs, such as basil and parsley
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 5 ounces 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
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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.
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In a large bowl, toss arugula with three-quarters 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.
We thought this was a great way to use our homegrown tomatoes, lettuce and herbs last summer.
This was good, not excellent though. I used Thai basil that I had left over and a tiny amount of mint. The dressing with the red wine vinegar was good, but the combination of warm rice on cold arugula was better in theory - it got kind of soggy. Overall, it was a good meal, but I'd try a new recipe before making it again.