Summer Pecan-Chicken Salad

Ingredients

• 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• creole seasoning
• 3 cups rice, cooked in chicken broth and saffron
• 5 medium tomatoes, cut into thin wedges
• 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 1/2 cup vinaigrette dressing
• 2 cups mixed salad greens
• 1/2 cup celery, chopped
• 1 green onion, sliced
• 1/2 cup pecans, toasted

Directions

1. 1

   Season chicken with Creole Seasonings and grill either on the grill or in a stove-top grill pan until cooked through, about 15 minutes.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, place tomatoes, celery and basil and toss with the vinaigrette.

3. 3

   Slice the chicken.

4. 4

   Add rice and chicken and salad greens to the bowl and toss well.

5. 5

   Serve on chilled plates and top with toasted pecans and sliced green onions.