California Chicken Salad

== Description ==
Makes 6 servings.
=== Ingredients ===
* 1 pound boneless skinless Chicken breasts
* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
* 3 cups cooked brown rice, cooled to room temperature
* 1 14-ounce can artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
* 1 cup whole walnuts, toasted*
* 1 cup frozen snow Peas, thawed and blanched
* 1/2 cup red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
* Dressing:
* 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
* 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* 1 tablespoon chopped basil
* 1 clove garlic, minced
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* Fresh spinach leaves
== Directions ==
Brush Chicken with olive oil; season with salt and black pepper. Grill or broil Chicken breasts. Chill Chicken; cut in 3/4-inch cubes. 
Combine Chicken, rice, artichokes, walnuts, Peas and red pepper in large bowl. Blend vinegar, lime juice, olive oil, basil, garlic and salt in small bowl. Pour over salad; toss lightly. Serve on spinach leaves. 
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== See also ==
Category:American Salads
Category:Artichoke Recipes
Category:Artichoke Salad Recipes
Category:Basil Recipes
Category:Brown rice Recipes
Category:Chicken Recipes
Category:Lime juice Recipes
Category:Pea Recipes
Category:Red wine vinegar Recipes