15-Minute Chicken, Rice and Grape Salad Recipe

Name: 15-Minute Chicken, Rice and Grape Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups store-bought frozen precooked or leftover brown rice; 1/2 cup 2 percent Greek yogurt; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon lemon zest, plus 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon mayonnaise; 1 small shallot, roughly chopped; 1 small clove garlic, roughly chopped; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup walnut pieces; 1/2 rotisserie chicken, skin removed and meat shredded (about 3 cups); 2 cups small seedless red grapes; 1/2 cup loosely packed flat-leaf parsley leaves; 4 cups loosely packed baby spinach

Servings: persons

3 cups store-bought frozen precooked or leftover brown rice
1/2 cup 2 percent Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon zest, plus 2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 small shallot, roughly chopped
1 small clove garlic, roughly chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup walnut pieces
1/2 rotisserie chicken, skin removed and meat shredded (about 3 cups)
2 cups small seedless red grapes
1/2 cup loosely packed flat-leaf parsley leaves
4 cups loosely packed baby spinach

1
Put the frozen rice in a medium glass mixing bowl, and break it up using a fork.
2
Drape a damp paper towel directly over the rice, and microwave until the rice is warmed through and softened, 2 to 3 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, puree the yogurt, oil, lemon zest and juice, mayonnaise, shallots, garlic, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of pepper in a small food processor or a blender until smooth.
4
Toast the walnuts in a small skillet over medium heat until fragrant and just starting to brown, about 2 minutes.
5
Combine the chicken, grapes, parsley and spinach in a large bowl, and toss with half the dressing.
6
Add the warmed rice and toasted walnuts, toss again and serve with the remaining dressing.

924

kcal

Calories

Fat

136

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups store-bought frozen precooked or leftover brown rice, 1/2 cup 2 percent Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, plus 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and more.

Yes, 15-Minute Chicken, Rice and Grape Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

15-Minute Chicken, Rice and Grape Salad

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