Apricot-Chicken Rice Salad Recipe

Name: Apricot-Chicken Rice Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups cold water; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon curry powder; 1 1/2 inches fresh ginger, peeled and halved; 1 (14 ounce) box instant brown rice; 3/4 cup chopped dried apricot; 3/4 cup golden raisin; 1/4 cup chives; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 2 cups cooked chicken breasts, diced; 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds; Dressing; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons dry sherry; 1 tablespoon mayonnaise; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 pinch cayenne

Servings: persons

3 1/2 cups cold water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1 1/2 inches fresh ginger, peeled and halved
1 (14 ounce) box instant brown rice
3/4 cup chopped dried apricot
3/4 cup golden raisin
1/4 cup chives
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 cups cooked chicken breasts, diced
1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds
Dressing
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 pinch cayenne

1
In a 4 quart pot, bring the first 4 ingredients to a boil.
2
Stir in rice, cover tightly and cook over low heat for about 10 minutes until water is absorbed.
3
While the rice is cooking, combine all dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
4
Remove rice from heat and discard ginger.
5
Stir in apricots, raisins, chives, bell peppers, chicken and almonds.
6
Add dressing.
7
Cover and refrigerate.

480

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* 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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 1/2 cups cold water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon curry powder, 1 1/2 inches fresh ginger, peeled and halved, and more.

Yes, Apricot-Chicken Rice 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.

Apricot-Chicken Rice Salad

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