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.

Mahmood Mahfouz
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This is one of my favorite chicken salad recipes. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Pavel Augusto Ritto Mijangos
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Karla Martinez
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and satisfying lunch.


Michelle Morgan
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit at potlucks.


Shahagha Hotak
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This salad is delicious! The chicken is tender and juicy, and the rice is cooked perfectly. The vegetables add a nice crunch and the dressing is flavorful.


Roxana Lublinschi
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This is my go-to recipe for chicken salad. It's always a crowd-pleaser and it's so easy to make. I love that I can use leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken to make it.


Keaton
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's so versatile and can be easily customized to your liking. I love adding different vegetables and herbs to it.


Dhehegehe Djehehe
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also great for meal prep. I like to make a big batch on the weekend and then eat it throughout the week.


Robin E “Wood Duck” Rivenbark
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I'm not a big fan of chicken salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The addition of the rice and vegetables makes it much more flavorful and satisfying.


Hom Bahadur Lamichhane
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken to make it. It's also a great way to use up leftover rice.


Carma ST,Marks
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great! The only thing I would change next time is to add a little more dressing. Other than that, it was perfect.


Mison7300
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This chicken and rice salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The chicken was tender and juicy, the rice was cooked perfectly, and the vegetables added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making thi