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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Rice is truly one of the world's most versatile foods. Arkansas is the top rice-producing state in the country, so this recipe surely represents our region. Ingredients:
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple tidbits |
2 cups cooked rice, cooled |
2 cups cubed cooked chicken |
1/2 cup chopped celery |
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted |
1/3 cup raisins |
1/4 cup chopped green onions |
2/3 cup mayonnaise |
1 tablespoon dijon mustard |
3/4 teaspoon curry powder |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
lettuce leaves, optional |
Directions:
1. Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set aside 1 cup pineapple and 3 tablespoons juice (refrigerate remaining pineapple and juice for another use).
2. In a large bowl, combine the rice, chicken, celery, almonds, raisins, green onions and reserved pineapple.
3. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, curry powder, salt and reserved juice. Gently stir into rice mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. serve in a lettuce-lined bowl if desired. Yield: 8 servings.
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