Paella Salad


Course : Salads
Serves: 4
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Ingredients:


1 1/3 cups water

2/3 cup long-grain white rice

1/8 teaspoon ground saffron or turmeric

8 ounces small shrimp -- deveined and peeled

1 1/2 cups chicken breast -- cooked and chopped

1 medium tomato -- chopped

1/2 cup frozen peas -- thawed

1/3 cup celery -- thinly sliced

1/4 cup onions -- finely chopped

2 ounces pimentos -- drained and chopped

---DRESSING---

1/4 cup tarragon vinegar

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon defatted chicken broth

1/4 teaspoon curry powder

1/8 teaspoon dry mustard

1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
 

Preparation / Directions:


TO MAKE THE SALAD: Place the water in a medium saucepan. Add the rice and saffron or turmeric. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender. Meanwhile, place the shrimp in a medium skillet. Add cold water to cover. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Gently simmer for about 1 to 3 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink. Drain and place in a large bowl. Add the rice, chicken, tomatoes, peas, celery, onions and pimentos; toss to mix well. TO MAKE THE DRESSING: In a bowl, whisk together the vinegar, oil, broth, curry powder, mustard, and pepper. Pour over the rice mixture and toss. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

 

Nutritional Information:

353 Calories (kcal); 11g Total Fat; (29% calories from fat); 30g Protein; 31g Carbohydrate; 132mg Cholesterol; 165mg Sodium


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