Chicken Salad with Rice, Pecans, Grapes, and Orange Dressing
Wild rice and pecans lend great texture and nuttiness to this creative salad that's perfectly balanced with the subtle sweetness of grapes and orange marmalade. Wild "rice", which is actually a semi-aquatic grass, is high in fiber and is beautifully enhanced with savory flavor when cooked in broth.
Ingredients
3.5 cups Swanson® Vegetable Broth1 cup uncooked wild rice (about 3 1/2 cups cooked)0.5 cup orange marmalade0.25 cup balsamic vinegar2 tablespoons olive oil4 grilled chicken breast, cut into strips8 green onion, sliced (about 1 cup)1 cup green seedless grapes cut in half0.25 cup chopped pecans, toasted
Instructions
Heat the broth in a 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat to a boil. Stir in the rice. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 45 minutes or until tender. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let cool.Beat the marmalade, vinegar and oil in a medium bowl with a fork or whisk. Season as desired.Place the chicken, rice, green onions, grapes and pecans into a large bowl. Add the marmalade mixture and toss to coat.
Chicken Salad with Rice, Pecans, Grapes, and Orange Dressing
Print
Wild rice and pecans lend great texture and nuttiness to this creative salad that's perfectly balanced with the subtle sweetness of grapes and orange marmalade. Wild "rice", which is actually a semi-aquatic grass, is high in fiber and is beautifully enhanced with savory flavor when cooked in broth.
Ingredients
3.5 cups Swanson® Vegetable Broth1 cup uncooked wild rice (about 3 1/2 cups cooked)0.5 cup orange marmalade0.25 cup balsamic vinegar2 tablespoons olive oil4 grilled chicken breast, cut into strips8 green onion, sliced (about 1 cup)1 cup green seedless grapes cut in half0.25 cup chopped pecans, toasted
Instructions
Heat the broth in a 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat to a boil. Stir in the rice. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 45 minutes or until tender. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let cool.Beat the marmalade, vinegar and oil in a medium bowl with a fork or whisk. Season as desired.Place the chicken, rice, green onions, grapes and pecans into a large bowl. Add the marmalade mixture and toss to coat.
Recommended
Buffalo Chicken Beer Cheese Dip
Spicy buffalo chicken wings with a side of beer infused cheese dip, perfect for any game day snack, or a meal the whole family will enjoy!
Chicken Alfredo
A buttery, creamy and robust Italian classic, a meal that's sure to please the whole family!
New York Cheesecake
Treat your taste buds to a slice of heaven with this luxurious yet simple recipe for New York style cheesecake. Smooth, velvety and elegant, this is the perfect recipe for those who are looking to add a little class into their life!
Sweet Potato Casserole
Top this lightened version of the classic sweet potato casserole with both marshmallows and toasted pecans for scrumptious, yet fun little twist.
Top Videos
Pizza Margherita in 4 Easy Steps
Come celebrate the spirit of Italian cuisine with a delicious thin-crust pizza adorned with the colors of the Italian flag: Green from basil, white from mozzarella. and red from tomato sauce. A must-have for homemade pizza lovers!
Grilled Corn Salad
This is a fantastic summer salad. Buy summer's best sweet corn to mix with garden-fresh red peppers. Best of all, this can be made well ahead of time so you won't miss out on summer fun!
Chicken Pot Pie
A delicious chicken pot pie made from scratch with carrots, peas, and celery.
Easy Blueberry Pancakes
An excellent recipe for blueberry pancakes. Chock-full of savory blueberries, with a sweetness that's not too overpowering, and pancakes so tender and fluffy you'll think you're in heaven. The end result is a delicious, nutritious and flavorful breakfast!