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Raisin-Rice-Feta Salad

Servings: 4
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Ingredients:

  • 6 oz. chopped Romaine (about 1 head of a 3-head Hearts of Romaine bag)
  • 3 cups, (room temperature) cooked Rice (long grain brown)
  • 2 oz. Feta Cheese, crumbled
  • 1½ oz. Raisins (or craisins)
  • ¼ c. LIGHT Mayonnaise
  • ¼ c. Rice Vinegar
  • ¾ tsp. Garlic Powder
  • ¾ tsp. Black Pepper
  • ¾ tsp. Onion Powder

Directions:

1.  Cut, wash and dry (salad spinner) 1 head of Romaine (from 3-head bag).

2.  Mix mayonnaise, spices and vinegar until smooth.

3.  Add remaining ingredients to salad: rice, feta, raisins, and mayonnaise-vinegar, toss well.

4.  Divide salad between four plates and serve immediately; top with diced chicken breast if desired.

Optional add on:

  • Boneless skinless chicken breast

Nutrition:
salad
- Serving size: ¼th Recipe
calories
: 309      protein: 7.5g       total carbohydrate: 50.8g       total fat: 8.6g
sugars
: 14.1g    sodium: 606mg      dietary fiber: 3.6g         saturated fat: 2.5g

chicken breast, skinless; 4 oz.
calories
: 175      protein: 33g       total carbohydrate: 0g        total fat: 4.5g
sugars
: 0g        sodium: 617mg      dietary fiber: 0g          saturated fat: 1g