Chicken And Rice Salad With Pine Nuts And Lemon Recipes

CHICKEN AND RICE SALAD WITH PINE NUTS AND LEMON

Steps:

• In a small frying pan, toast the pine nuts over moderately low heat, stirring frequently until they are golden brown, about 5 minutes.
• In a bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
• Add the oil slowly, whisking.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Add the peas; cook until just barley tender, about 3 minutes.
• Using a slotted spoon or strainer, transfer to a large bowl.
• Add the rice to the water and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
• Drain, return to the pot and cover to keep warm.
• Meanwhile, in a large frying pan, bring ¼ inch of water to a simmer over moderately high heat.
• Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper and add to the pan.
• Cover, reduce the heat and simmer, turning once, until cooked through, about 12 minutes.
• Remove the chicken, let cool slightly, then cut into ½ inch chunks.
• Add the pine nuts, rice, chicken, scallions, parsley, lemon zest and dressing to the large bowl and gently stir to mix.

LEMON AND PINE-NUT RICE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add rice; season with salt and pepper, and return to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until rice is tender and has absorbed all liquid, 15 to 17 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes.
• Fluff rice gently with a fork, then toss with pine nuts, oil, and lemon zest and juice. Season with salt and pepper, and serve.

CHICKEN SALAD WITH PINE NUTS AND RAISINS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with olive oil or non-stick cooking spray.
• Prepare the croutons by spreading bread cubes over prepared baking sheet. Lightly spray cubes with oil or cooking spray and bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and cool.
• Prepare the dressing by whisking together the sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, honey, rosemary, salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Prepare the salad by placing the chicken in a pan and cover with water. Bring just to a boil, cover and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook 10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Remove from heat, drain and cool; dice or pull into shreds.
• Combine the chicken with the celery, raisins and lemon peel.
• When ready to serve, stir together the lemon juice and olive oil. Tear the lettuce into small pieces and toss with the lemon and oil mixture. Divide between plates and top with the chicken salad. Garnish with onion rings, a sprinkling of pine nuts and the croutons.

CHICKEN RICE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, orange juice, vinegar, salt, ginger and garlic salt. Pour over salad and toss. Refrigerate. Just before serving, fold in the oranges and almonds.