Italian Asparagus Rice Salad

Makes 6 servings.
== Ingredients ==
* 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
* 1/4 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
* 2 boneless skinless Chicken breasts, halved and thinly sliced
* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* 6 cups torn spinach leaves
* 3 cups cooked rice (cooked in chicken broth) cooled
* 1 pound asparagus pieces, blanched and cut into 1-inch pieces
* 2 plum tomatoes, sliced
* 1/2 cup sliced red onion
* 1/3 cup walnuts, toasted
* 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
* 2/3 cup prepared vinaigrette salad dressing
== Directions ==
# Combine Cheese and breadcrumbs in medium bowl.
# Coat each Chicken breast with breadcrumb mixture.
# Heat olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
# Add Chicken; cook and stir about 5 minutes until brown.
# Remove Chicken; place in large bowl.
# Add spinach, rice, asparagus, tomatoes, Onion, walnuts and basil; toss well.
# Just before serving pour dressing over salad; toss to coat.
Category:Asparagus Recipes
Category:Basil Recipes
Category:Chicken Recipes
Category:Italian Salads
Category:Main Dish Poultry Recipes
Category:Main Dish Salad Recipes
Category:Parmesan cheese Recipes
Category:Rice Recipes
Category:Salad Recipes