Avocado Chicken Power Salad
Made with Minute® Brown & Wild Rice Cups, this salad is packed with protein and energizing ingredients that are sure to get you through the day!
Ingredients
- 1 Minute Brown & Wild Rice Cup
- 1 cup power greens mix (chard, spinach and kale)
- 1 (4-6 oz) chicken breast, cooked and cubed
- 1/2 avocado, diced
- 4 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cucumber, diced
- 1 tbsp green onions, sliced (optional)
- 2 tbsp lime vinaigrette dressing
Instructions
Step 1
Heat rice according to package directions. Allow to cool slightly.Step 2
Combine rice, power greens mix, chicken, avocado, tomatoes, cucumber, green onion (if using) in a medium bowl.Step 3
Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss gently.
Power Combo
This power-packed salad has it all, with hearty brown and wild rice, tender chicken, creamy avocado, tomatoes and crisp vegetables layered over a mix of power greens.
Built to travel, this is the kind of meal you can take to work or school and actually look forward to. It is fresh, filling and keeps you going without slowing you down.
Super Grain Superpowers
Brown and wild rice is a great way to balance out a leafy salad, as the benefits go beyond convenience. Each Minute Brown & Wild Rice Microwavable Cup delivers 53 grams of whole grains per serving, meeting the Whole Grains Council’s daily recommendation of 48 grams. That means great taste, quality ingredients and satisfying texture in just one minute.
This recipe is also a great way to use up leftover greens, chicken and rice you have so that they don’t go to waste. Combine the ingredients, add your favorite vinaigrette, and boom, it’s ready to enjoy!
And while brown rice works perfectly in savory meals like salads, grain bowls and quick dinners, it can also bring texture and flavor to unexpected dishes. If you’re in the mood for something sweet, try our delicious dessert using our microwaveable brown rice in this Nutty Buddy Honey Rice recipe.
Looking for a vegetarian option? You can easily swap the chicken in this recipe for chickpeas, tofu or your favorite plant-based protein. Or try one of our other recipes, including our Microwave Egg Fried Rice recipe, Quick & Cheesy Veggie Rice Bowl or our easy Cowboy Caviar.
Avocado Chicken Power Salad FAQs
Can I use a different type of rice?
Yes. Minute Brown & Wild Rice Cups add a hearty texture, but you can swap in any of our microwaveable rice cups like white rice, jasmine rice or other flavors, depending on your mood or what you have available.
How to tell if your avocado is ripe?
If you’re unsure how to tell whether your avocado is ready to eat or not, lightly push on the outer edges. The avocado should feel slightly soft in your hand but not mushy or too firm. Another surefire way to check the ripeness of an avocado is by removing the stem at the top of the fruit. If it comes off easily and is green underneath, your avocado is ready. If it’s hard to take off, the avocado needs to ripen more. If you have firm avocados, help them along by placing them in a brown paper bag alongside an apple. In just 1 or 2 days, you’ll notice that they’ll begin to soften and darken in color.
How do I keep avocado from turning brown?
Avocado naturally browns when exposed to air. To slow this down, add it just before serving or toss it lightly in lime juice to help preserve its color.
If you cut open an avocado and it turns brown, it’s still good to eat. Similar to an apple, avocados change color when exposed to air. You can scrape away the thin brown layer or mix it with a bit of lime juice to help keep it looking fresh.
