Fruity Chicken & Rice Salad

Dressing

• 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Salad

• 1 1/4 cups water
• 1/2 cup carrot, diced
• 1 1/2 cups instant brown rice
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 2 cups chicken, cooked and diced
• 1 cup red seedless grape
• 2 tablespoons almond, toasted and chopped
• 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped

Directions

1. 1

   For Dressing: Mix vinegar, honey, oil, sugar and salt in a small bowl and set aside.

2. 2

   For Salad: Bring water, carrots and raisins to a boil in a medium saucepan.

3. 3

   Stir in rice, return to a boil.

4. 4

   Cover and reduce heat to medium and simmer for 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Remove from heat and stir. Recover and let stand another 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Place rice mixture into a pretty salad bowl and then add the chicken, grapes, almonds and parsley.

7. 7

   Top with honey dressing and toss.

8. 8

   Refrigerate at least one hour before serving.