HEARTY CHICKEN AND RICE SALAD

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I first tried this salad at a party and asked my friend who catered the event for the recipe. I modified it a little, and it's received rave reviews from my family.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups cooked rice
1 medium carrot, chopped
1 small zucchini, chopped
1 celery rib, thinly sliced
1/2 cup cubed cooked chicken
1/2 cup cubed fully cooked ham
1/2 cup cubed Swiss cheese
2 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 331mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

Scarlet Pozo
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I added some chopped celery and red onion to my salad for extra crunch. It was delicious!


Baljinder Kaur
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I'm not a big fan of mayonnaise, so I used Greek yogurt instead. It turned out great!


Kyeremateng Kwabena
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use any kind of chicken I have on hand.


Delonna Tracy
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great summer salad and it's also perfect for a picnic.


d.o.g
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet and tangy dressing.


Muhammad Daood
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I added some chopped celery and red onion to my salad for extra crunch. It was delicious!


Maurice Mayiga
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I'm not a big fan of mayonnaise, so I used Greek yogurt instead. It turned out great!


rhonda carver
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use any kind of chicken I have on hand.


Merina Manandhar
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.


CosmicBrownnie
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This chicken and rice salad is a great make-ahead meal for busy weeknights. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken.