5 from 30 votes
Rice salad with Chicken - Summer classic
Rice salad with chicken blends tender roasted chicken, cooked rice, and finely chopped giardiniera vegetables in an olive oil and red wine vinegar dressing. This salad is tossed to combine and chilled for a flavorful cold dish that balances savory, tangy, and mild spicy flavors, ideal for summer meals or as a side dish.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
577 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Salad, Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 chicken whole, roasted
- 2 cups rice Uncle Ben's rice
- 7 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 16 ounces giardiniera
Instructions
- In a large pot with salted water cook the rice until still has a light bite when tasted.
- Place in a small bowl the Giardiniera vegetables cut in small pieces.
- Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and mix. Let it set for 10 minutes.
- When the rice has cool down add the pieces of chicken, the Giardiniera and the olive oil. Blend well and add vinegar ½ teaspoons at a time and taste in between. It should not be overpowered by vinegar.
- Chill before serving if time permitting.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
577kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
78g
(26%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Sodium
175mg
(7%)
Potassium
106mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Vitamin C
0.7mg
(1%)
Calcium
26mg
(3%)
Iron
0.9mg
(5%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 577
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 577kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 78g | 26% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 175mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 106mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.