Tropical Basmati Rice Salad
"A colorful and delicious salad that can be made up in a hurry. Use rotisserie chicken if you prefer. Recipe is from Weight Watchers - 7 points per 1 cup serving. This dish is great for leftovers - just store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 2 days."
photo by FLKeysJen
- Ready In:
- 35mins
- Ingredients:
- 7
- Serves:
-
6
ingredients
- 1 cup basmati rice (can use Texmati or long grain rice)
- 1 3⁄4 cups water (plus 2 tbsp.)
- 3⁄4 cup mango chutney
- 12 ounces cooked chicken, chopped
- 1⁄2 cup dried cranberries
- 1⁄2 cup pecan halves, toasted and chopped
- 3⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
directions
- Combine the rice and 1 3/4 cups water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork.
- Meanwhile, combine the chutney and the remaining 2 tablespoons water in a small saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until chutney melts and the mixture is smooth, about 1 minute.
- Combine the rice, chicken, cranberries, pecans and pepper in a large bowl. Toss with melted chutney.
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Reviews
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This made a great lunch. I loved all the flavors and textures. It is quick and easy to make since basmati rice cooks so much faster than regular long grain rice. -
Very tasty and great chilled to pack for lunch. I heated the chutney and water in the microwave in a glass measuring cup...easy. Home cooked chicken breast (I used grilled) is probably better than a purchased rotisserie if you are on a strict Weight Watchers plan.
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DailyInspiration
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