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

Nirvaan Singh
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. It's easy to make and transport, and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


Chris Usher
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I'm not usually a fan of salads, but this one is really good. The arugula and chicken are a great combination, and the dressing is light and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Leon Bamunoonye
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This salad is so delicious and refreshing. The arugula, chicken, and rice are a great combination, and the dressing is light and flavorful. I love that it's a healthy and easy meal that I can feel good about eating.


Khan Mariyum
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This is a great salad for a healthy and easy lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken and rice. I love the combination of arugula, chicken, and rice. The dressing is also delicious and really brings the salad together.


Kaabeeree
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. It's easy to make and transport, and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


Anita Gaolathwe
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I'm not usually a fan of salads, but this one is really good. The arugula and chicken are a great combination, and the dressing is light and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Shari warraich Warraich sabb
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This salad is so delicious and refreshing. The arugula, chicken, and rice are a great combination, and the dressing is light and flavorful. I love that it's a healthy and easy meal that I can feel good about eating.


Kendall Williams
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This is a great salad for a healthy and easy lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken and rice. I love the combination of arugula, chicken, and rice. The dressing is also delicious and really brings the salad together.


FF Raiyan
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I love this salad! It's so light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing. I especially love the combination of arugula, chicken, and rice. The dressing is also delicious and really brings the salad together.


Tukwatsibwe Ivan
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. It's easy to make and transport, and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


Sh Shjjj
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I'm not usually a fan of salads, but this one is really good. The arugula and chicken are a great combination, and the dressing is light and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Israt Era
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This salad is delicious and easy to make. I love that it's a healthy and flavorful way to get my daily dose of vegetables. The dressing is also really good. I'll definitely be making this again.


Mubashir Mumra
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken and rice. I also love that it's a healthy and refreshing salad.


Malik Sabir
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This is one of my favorite salads. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of arugula, chicken, and rice. The dressing is also delicious and really brings the salad together.


Waseemk Waseem khan
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I made this salad for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it without complaint. The dressing is especially good. I'll definitely be making this again.


Pamela Shifflett
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This salad is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. It's light and refreshing, but still filling. I love the combination of flavors and textures. The arugula is peppery, the chicken is tender, and the rice is fluffy. The dressing is also delicious an


Chad Mcghee
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I'm always looking for new and exciting salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The arugula, chicken, and rice are a great combination, and the dressing is light and flavorful. I'll be making this again soon!


Virgina Nimasha
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This arugula chicken and rice salad was a hit at my last potluck! The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again.