Santa Rosa Rice Salad

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We made this for Julie's shower and it was seriously SO scrumptious. It was so light and fresh, but still felt like a real meal. I absolutely loved it. It's the perfect summer salad.

Santa Rosa Rice Salad

from Laina Lefler

• 1 box long grain & wild rice with seasonings

(Uncle Ben's 6 oz)

• 3 chicken breasts, cooked & diced

• 1 red bell pepper, chopped

• 3 oz chinese pea pods, ends removed

• 2 medium avocados, diced

• 1 cup pecans, toasted and chopped

• 1/2 yellow pepper, chopped

• 1/2 green pepper, chopped

Dressing:

• 2 cloves garlic

• 1 Tbsp dijon mustard

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/4 tsp sugar

• 1/4 tsp pepper

• 1/3 cup Rice vinegar

• 1/3 cup oil

Directions

Cook Rice according to pkg. and cool. Add peppers, pea pods and pecans. Mix dressing and pour over rice mixture. Add avocados just before serving.