Ingredients
1
package (6.2 oz) fast-cooking long-grain and wild rice mix
2
cups chopped cooked chicken or turkey
1
medium unpeeled eating apple, chopped (1 cup)
1
medium green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
1
medium stalk celery, chopped (1/2 cup)
1/2
cup chopped dried apricots
1/3
cup chopped dried cherries
2
tablespoons soy sauce
2
tablespoons water
2
teaspoons sugar
2
teaspoons cider vinegar
1/3
cup dry-roasted peanuts
Preparation
Cook rice mix as directed on package, omitting butter. On large cookie sheet, spread rice evenly in thin layer. Let stand 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cool.
Meanwhile, in large bowl, mix chicken, apple, bell pepper, celery, apricots and cherries. In small bowl, mix soy sauce, water, sugar and vinegar until sugar is dissolved.
Add rice and soy sauce mixture to apple mixture; toss gently until coated. Add peanuts; toss gently.
