Lemony Chicken Rice Salad
POINTS® Value | 5
Servings | 4
Preparation Time | 20 min
Cooking Time | 30 min
Level of Difficulty | Easy
light meals | Tired of mayo-drenched chicken salad? Try out our light and lemony rendition of this classic — with a few twists. It's the perfect entrée or side dish for a picnic.
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Ingredients:
2 small shallot(s), or 1 large shallot, minced
2/3 cup uncooked jasmine rice
1 tsp table salt
3 medium scallion(s)
8 oz cooked, skinless chicken breast(s), diced
1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1 Tbsp lemon zest
3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp black pepper
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Directions:
Coat a nonstick pot with cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Add shallots; cook until softened, stirring, about 1 minute. Add rice, salt and appropriate amount of water to cook rice according to manufacturer’s directions. Cool.
Slice white parts of scallions into thin rounds. Cut green parts into 1/2-inch-long strips.
In a large bowl, toss together rice, scallions and remaining ingredients. Yields about 1 cup per serving.
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