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Italian Asparagus Rice Salad

Italian Asparagus Rice Salad is built on Parmesan Cheese, Italian Style Breadcrumbs, and Chicken Breast Halves. Serves 6. Save it, add the ingredients to your shopping list, and cook it tonight.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup
• 1/4 cup
• 4

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Stems removed 3 c Cooked rice; cooled

2. 2

   Combine cheese and breadcrumbs in a medium bowl.

3. 3

   Coat each chicken breast with breadcrumb mixture.

4. 4

   Heat olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat until hot.

5. 5

   Add chicken; cook and stir about 5 minutes until brown.

6. 6

   Remove chicken; place in large bowl.

7. 7

   Add spinach, rice, asparagus, tomatoes, onion, walnuts, and basil; toss well.

8. 8

   Just before serving pour dressing over salad; toss to coat.

9. 9

   Reprinted with permission from The USA Rice Council

10. 10

    Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias