====== White and Wild Rice Chicken Salad ======

  *3 Tbsp tarragon-flavord vinegar
  *1 Tbsp honey-Dijon mustard
  *1/4 tsp salt
  *1/4 tsp pepper
  *1/4 cup vegetable oil
  *1 Tbsp olive or vegetable oil
  *1 lb (2 large) boneless, skinless chicken breasts - cut into 1/4" wide strips
  *6 oz. box white and wild rice mix
  *1 Gala apple - cored and chopped
  *6 scallions - chopped
  *2 large celery ribs - chopped
  *1/2 cup toasted pecan pieces
  *1/2 cup diced cranberries
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  - In small bowl mix vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper. Whisk in vegetable oil.
  - Heat 1 Tbsp oil over high heat. Add chicken breasts and saute 4-6 min. or until cooked through and lightly browned. Remove chicken to plate & cover.
  - In skillet prepare rice mix per box directions using very hot water, about 20 min.
  - In large bowl combine apple, scallions, celery, pecan pieces and cranberries.
 1  Add hot rice, chicken and dressing.
  - Serve immediately warm or refrigerate and serve cold.

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  Serves: 4-6        Total cook time: 30 min.
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