---------- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.02 Title: CHICKEN AVACADO RICE SALAD Categories: Poultry, Vegetables Yield: 4 servings 1 pk Wild/brown rice mix; (cook) 1 Large ripe avacado 1 tb Fresh lemon juice 4 Scallions; chopped 12 Pitted black olives; sliced 3 c Chicken; cooked, bite-size 1/4 c Red wine vinegar 2 ts Dijon-style mustard 1/2 c Light vegetable oil 1/2 ts Sugar 1 tb Fresh parsley; chopped ----------------------------------GARNISH---------------------------------- 1/4 c Slivered almonds OR pine nuts; toasted 12 Cherry tomatoes Refrigerate cooked rice until cold. Peel the avacado and slice lengthwise into 1/2 inch-thick strips. Coat with lemon juice, and refrigerate until well chilled. In a large mixing bowl, combine the scallions, olives, chicken and rice. Toss gently just until mixed. In small bowl, mix vinegar, mustard, veg. oil, sugar, and parsley. Whisk together vigorously until completely combined. Just before serving, add the avocado slices to the chicken and rice mixture. Pour on dressing and toss gently to combine thoroughly. Serve sprinkled with toasted nuts and cherry tomatoes.Judy Garnett/pjxg05a -----