Roasted red pepper and artichoke rice salad
Somewhere in my refrigerator, it seems, there is always a container of leftover rice. What to do with it?
I imagined a salad as I wandered an aisle at the market, looking at jars of artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers and olives. They all can be tossed with rice--along with leftover roasted chicken--for this easy dish.
If you’re crunched for time, use a purchased rotisserie chicken. Bottled Italian dressing is also a quick substitute for the dressing.
Make the salad ahead and chill it; just hold off adding the nuts until serving time. If you prefer the salad warm, place the rice mixture in a covered casserole dish and bake in a 375-degree oven for about 20 minutes.
Dressing
Combine the vinegar, shallot, Dijon mustard, thyme, oregano and salt in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until it emulsifies.
Salad
Place the rice, chicken, artichoke hearts, roasted peppers, olives and nuts in a large bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste and stir to combine.
Drizzle the dressing on top, tossing until all of the mixture is coated. Serve on the lettuce leaves.
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