Best 9 Arugula Chicken And Rice Salad Recipes

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Arugula chicken and rice salad is a quick and easy dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The combination of arugula's peppery flavor, tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a tangy dressing creates a delicious and satisfying meal that is packed with nutrients. This salad is also a great way to use up leftover chicken, making it a versatile dish that can be tailored to your liking. With its vibrant colors and fresh flavors, arugula chicken and rice salad is a refreshing and enjoyable dish that is sure to become a favorite.

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CHICKEN ARUGULA RICE SALAD WITH SESAME DRESSING



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Chicken Arugula Rice Salad with almonds and red peppers is tossed with a tasty sesame dressing. It's a quick and easy crowd-pleaser!

Provided by Marjory Pilley

Categories     Salad

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups brown rice (parboiled or instant rice)
3 cups Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken (cooked and diced; or any cooked chicken)
2 cups baby arugula leaves
1 cup red pepper (diced, 1 large pepper)
1/2 cup green onion sliced (about 1 bunch)
1/2 cup almonds (sliced or slivered)
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
2 Tablespoons canola oil
1 Tablespoon soy sauce, low-sodium (coconut aminos for gluten-free, soy-free)
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon honey (or sweetener of choice)

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to instructions and transfer to serving bowl when done.
  • Toss rice with chicken, arugula and red pepper.
  • Whisk dressing ingredients together in a small bowl and pour over rice and chicken mixture. Toss salad to coat with dressing.
  • Top with almonds and green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Protein 29 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 81 mg, Sodium 553 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

LEMON PARMESAN CHICKEN WITH ARUGULA SALAD TOPPING



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup all-purpose flour
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 extra-large eggs
1 1/2 cups seasoned dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Unsalted butter
Good olive oil
5 ounces arugula
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons)
1/4 pound chunk Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Combine the flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper on a dinner plate. On a second plate, beat the eggs with 1 tablespoon of water. On a third plate, combine the bread crumbs, the 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, the lemon zest and thyme, and set aside.
  • Pound the chicken breasts between two sheets of parchment paper until they are 1/4 inch thick. You can use either a meat mallet or a rolling pin.
  • Coat the chicken breasts on both sides with the prepared flour mixture, then dip both sides into the egg mixture and dredge both sides in the bread-crumb mixture, pressing lightly.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large sauté pan and cook 2 or 3 chicken breasts on medium-low heat for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until cooked through. Add more butter and oil and cook the rest of the chicken breasts.
  • Place the arugula in a large bowl. In a 1-cup glass measure, whisk together the 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Pour enough dressing on the arugula to moisten. Toss well.
  • Pile some arugula on top of each hot chicken breast. With a very sharp knife or a vegetable peeler, shave the chunk of Parmesan into large shards and arrange them on top of the arugula.

EASY CHICKEN AND RICE SALAD



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Easy Chicken and Rice Salad

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 bag Success Garden and Grains™ White Rice, Peas, Carrot & Red Bell Peppers
2 cups baby arugula
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup chopped celery
1 cup shredded rotisserie chicken
½ cup bottled vinaigrette

Steps:

  • Both fun and filling, this festive Easy Chicken and Rice Salad is a perfect blend of refreshing flavors. You won't believe how fast you'll have it ready on the table using our blend of Success Garden and Grains™ White Rice, Peas, Carrot & Red Bell Peppers. Step 1
  • Prepare rice according to package directions. Step 2
  • In a large bowl toss together rice, arugula, tomatoes, celery, chicken, and vinaigrette. Arrange on platter or individual bowls. Step 3
  • Serve immediately. Recipe Tip Substitute your favorite greens for arugula and favorite bottled dressing. If serving later, wait to add vinaigrette so greens will not wilt. Substitute If you can't find Success Garden & Grains blends near you, you can substitute Success White Rice and a 1 cup of fresh or frozen Asian blend (peas, carrots, red bell pepper) vegetables. No need to thaw or precook. Just add to water in the last 3-5 minutes of preparation.

GRILLED CHICKEN, PEACH, AND ARUGULA SALAD



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Yummy salad!

Provided by trisha1985

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Arugula Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped shallot
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon salt, or more to taste
4 peaches, halved and pitted
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
8 cups baby arugula

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Whisk 1/4 cup olive oil, balsamic vinegar, shallot, Dijon mustard, and 1/2 teaspoon salt together in a bowl until dressing is well mixed.
  • Brush 1 teaspoon oil onto cut-side of peaches.
  • Place peaches, cut-side down, onto grill and cook until heated through, about 4 minutes. Transfer peaches to a plate.
  • Brush remaining oil onto both sides of chicken breasts and season with salt.
  • Cook chicken on grill until no longer pink in the center, about 4 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Slice chicken into thin pieces and cut peaches into 1/2-inch thick pieces.
  • Toss arugula and dressing together in a bowl. Divide dressed arugula among plates; top with peaches and chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.9 calories, Carbohydrate 5.8 g, Cholesterol 43.1 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 16.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 263 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

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

RICE PILAF WITH ARUGULA



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup orzo pasta
1 cup white rice
2 cups chicken stock
2 cups chopped arugula
2 handfuls grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

Steps:

  • Heat the extra-virgin olive oil in a sauce pot over medium heat. Add the orzo and toast until deeply golden, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the rice and toss with the orzo. Add the stock and bring to boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover and cook 16 to 17 minutes until tender. Stir in the arugula and cheese and toss to combine. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve.

RICE SALAD WITH ARUGULA, PINE NUTS AND OLIVES



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Categories     Salad     Olive     Rice     Side     Pine Nut     Arugula     Summer     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups canned chicken broth
2 cups long-grain rice
5 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup slivered, pitted Mediterranean olives such as Kalamata (about 4 ounces)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2-ounce package fresh arugula, stemmed, chopped
3 green onions, minced
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/3 cup freshly grated Romano cheese

Steps:

  • Bring 3 cups chicken broth to boil in heavy medium saucepan. Add rice. Bring to boil, reduce heat to low, cover and cook until chicken broth is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Turn off heat and let stand 5 minutes.
  • Fluff rice with fork. Transfer to large bowl. Mix in 5 tablespoons olive oil, then all remaining ingredients. Season salad to taste with pepper. (Salad can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)

ARUGULA & BROWN RICE SALAD



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When we have company, arugula with brown rice is always on the menu. It's my go-to pick for the potluck and party circuit, and I'm always sharing the recipe. -Mindy Oswalt, Winnetka, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve brown rice
7 cups fresh arugula or baby spinach (about 5 ounces)
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
3/4 cup loosely packed basil leaves, torn
1/2 cup dried cherries or cranberries
DRESSING:
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Heat rice according to package directions. Transfer to a large bowl; cool slightly., Stir arugula, beans, cheese, basil and cherries into rice. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 473 calories, Fat 22g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 574mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

QUINOA AND ARUGULA SALAD WITH CHICKEN



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An easy and healthy main-dish arugula salad inspired by the signature salad at La Boulange in Palo Alto, California.

Provided by adsomers

Categories     Arugula Salad

Time 55m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups water
1 cup uncooked quinoa
1 pinch salt
1 (8 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breast
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground oregano
¼ teaspoon ground paprika
1 ½ teaspoons olive oil
1 medium lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (5 ounce) package arugula

Steps:

  • Bring water, quinoa, and a pinch of salt to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Fluff with a fork and set aside to cool completely.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a small baking dish with foil.
  • Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano, and paprika. Brush with olive oil and sear in the hot pan until grill marks appear, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Cut into ½-inch cubes.
  • Combine lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon, and honey in a cup. Season with salt and pepper. Whisk rapidly until dressing is smooth.
  • Combine arugula, quinoa, and chicken in a large mixing bowl. Add dressing and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 573.7 calories, Carbohydrate 66.7 g, Cholesterol 65.9 mg, Fat 17.6 g, Fiber 9.7 g, Protein 40.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 732.8 mg

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Cook the chicken until it is cooked through but still juicy, to prevent it from becoming dry.
  • If you don't have cooked chicken, you can cook it in a skillet over medium heat until cooked through.
  • Feel free to use any type of rice you like, such as white rice, brown rice, or wild rice.
  • If you don't have cooked rice, you can cook it according to the package instructions.
  • Add your favorite vegetables to the salad, such as tomatoes, cucumbers, or bell peppers.
  • Feel free to add other ingredients to the salad, such as nuts, seeds, or cheese.
  • Drizzle the salad with a vinaigrette or dressing of your choice.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

Arugula Chicken and Rice Salad is a delicious and healthy salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is also very easy to make. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and satisfying salad that the whole family will love.

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