ARUGULA, CHICKEN, AND RICE SALAD

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This Arugula, Chicken, and Rice Salad is easy to make and satisfying. Using a store-bought rotisserie chicken saves time and effort in this herb-packed light summer salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 597 g, Fat 23 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 64 g

Beth Stewart
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


AA KBAI
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This salad is a great way to sneak some extra vegetables into your diet. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Sami ur Rehman
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I've made this salad several times, and it's always a hit. It's a great way to change up your salad routine.


Bilalawan Bilalawan
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. It's the perfect salad for a summer party.


Drew Smith
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I'm not a huge fan of rice, but I really enjoyed this salad. The arugula and chicken are the perfect complement to the rice.


Nusaiba Borsha
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Urooj Khan
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I've never made a salad like this before, but it was surprisingly easy and delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.


Abisai Ndamanomhata
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I made this salad for a picnic, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Karmen Lacrosse
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of greens. It's also a good source of protein and fiber.


Sylus Bikeri
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I'm not a big fan of arugula, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is amazing, and the chicken and rice are cooked perfectly.


Con Con
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. I usually double the recipe so that I have leftovers for lunch the next day.


Jeni Brosseau
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I love the dressing for this salad. It's light and lemony, and it really brings out the flavors of the other ingredients.


Maelee Wagener
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This salad is delicious! The arugula adds a nice peppery flavor, and the chicken and rice make it a hearty and filling meal.


Amen Neway
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I've made this salad several times, and it's always a success. It's a great summer salad, and it's also perfect for potlucks or picnics.


Irfan Chandio
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I also like to add some crumbled feta cheese or goat cheese for an extra boost of flavor.


Sbusiso Ziba
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually add some extra vegetables, like chopped cucumbers or tomatoes, to bulk it up.


Oranxaib Official
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This arugula chicken and rice salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect, and the dressing was light and refreshing. I will definitely be making this salad again.