Dressing:
1/2 C rice vinegar
1/3 c vegetable oil (olive oil or canola healthier option)
1 T Dijon mustard
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1/2 t each salt and pepper
1/4 t sugar
Salad:
1 C whole grain brown rice
4 C chicken broth (low sodium)
1/2 lemon, juiced
2 whole chicken breasts, cooked and cubed
1 bunch green onions, minced
6-8oz snow peas, ends trimmed and cut into thirds
2 ripe avocados, chopped
1/2 C pecan pieces or slivered almonds, toasted (optional)
*Combine Rice, chicken broth, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and reduce heat.
Simmer, covered for 1 hour, or until rice is tender. Drain off liquid if any is left.
*Add green onions, snow peas and dressing to rice. Chill for 2 hours or more. Add avocados and toasted nuts just before serving.
Yum!!!~From Grace Rock, author of Favorites Recipe Book
