I had a Primary (children’s organization of my church) leadership meeting on Thursday. Our Primary president wanted to serve Santa Rosa Valley Salad. I’d never heard of it and didn’t really know what to expect. I did my assignment (chopping green onions and red bell peppers) and took it to the Primary president’s house the night before, but hadn’t seen the recipe and still didn’t have any idea what it would be like. The next day when I arrived at her house the salad was waiting to be plated and just the smell was enough to make me decide I had to have the recipe. Oh, yum! So I thought I would share it. Good stuff! Also, for more yummy recipes check out this recipe blog, Good Friends, Good Food.
Santa Rosa Valley Salad
- 1 Box seasoned long grain and wild rice mix (like Uncle Ben’s)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 Chicken breast halves, cooked and diced
- 4 Green onions, chopped
- 1 Red bell pepper, diced
- 3 oz. Chinese pea pods, ends removed
- 2 Medium avocados, diced
- 1 C. Chopped pecans, toasted
- Lettuce leaves for garnish, red leaf looks nice
Dressing:
- 2 Cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp. Salt
- 1/4 tsp. Sugar
- 1/4 tsp. Pepper
- 1/3 C. Seasoned rice vinegar
- 1/2 C. Vegetable oil
Combine dressing in blender. Cover and refrigerate. Cook rice according to package directions. Mix with all salad ingredients except avocados and pecans. Combine with dressing and refrigerate 2-4 hours or up to 24 hours. Before serving add avocados and pecans and garnish with lettuce leaves.
The recipe sounds so good. I will have to grab the ingredients next time I am at the store.
That looks positively delish!! I changed my sidebar, btw… like the new site.
That pic makes my mouth water!
Love the new website!
such a pretty site and that food looks AMAZING.
ha ha ha! this really doesn’t have to do much with your blog but mom just told me about Peanut’s little temper tantrums! that kills me!
Sometimes i think she’s more like her aunt than her mama! 
@Tenny,
I know! Sometimes I think that, too. Hee hee!
Mmmm…This sounds really good, though I would be tempted to serve it with big strips of chicken (Because I heart chicken).
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