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  • Chinese Chicken And Wild Rice Salad

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    Ingredients

    • 2/3 c. uncooked wild rice
    • 1/3 c. uncooked long-grain rice
    • 1/2 c. thinly sliced green onion
    • 1/3 c. minced red bell pepper
    • 1/4 c. minced fresh cilantro
    • 1 x (2-oz) can sliced ripe olives, liquid removed Red leaf lettuce
    • 1 sm avocado, peeled and sliced
    • 1 med tomato, sliced Sprigs of fresh cilantro
    • 1/3 c. extra virgin olive oil
    • 1/4 c. fresh lime juice (2 medium limes)
    • 1 x clove garlic, chopped
    • 1 x to 2 jalapeno peppers, chopped (see note) WEAR GLOVES
    • 1 tsp chili pwdr
    • 1/4 tsp grnd cumin Salt to taste

    Directions

    1. Rinse wild rice thoroughly. Place in a saucepan with 1 1/2 c. boiling water.
    2. Bring back to a boil, cover and simmer 35 to 45 min, till rice is tender and water is absorbed. Set cooked wild rice aside.
    3. Bring 1 c. water to a boil. Add in 1/3 c. uncooked long-grain rice. Bring back to boil, cover and simmer 20 min or possibly till rice is tender. Set cooked long-grain rice aside.
    4. Meanwhile, make Fiesta Dressing. Whisk oil, lime juice, garlic, peppers, chili pwdr, cumin and salt; set aside.
    5. In large bowl, combine hot wild and long-grain rice with 2 Tbsp. dressing and green onions; cold. Add in bell pepper, cilantro and olives; toss to mix well.
    6. Line serving dish with lettuce; mound rice mix in center. Arrange avocado and tomato slices, alternating around rice mix. Garnish with a sprig of cilantro. Pass remaining dressing to serve.
    7. Note: Wear gloves when handling fresh, canned, dry or possibly pickled chilies; the oils can cause a burning sensation on your skin.

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