1 pk Wild/brown rice mix; (cook)
1 Large ripe avacado
1 Tbs Fresh lemon juice
4 Scallions; chopped
12 Pitted black olives; sliced
3 cup Chicken; cooked, bite-size
1/4 cup Red wine vinegar
2 tsp Dijon-style mustard
1/2 cup Light vegetable oil
1/2 tsp Sugar
1 Tbs Fresh parsley; chopped
GARNISH
1/4 cup 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