Italian Asparagus Rice Salad

Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
 * 1/4 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
 * 2 boneless skinless Chicken breasts, halved and thinly sliced
 * 1 tablespoon olive oil
 * 6 cups torn spinach leaves
 * 3 cups cooked rice (cooked in chicken broth) cooled
 * 1 pound asparagus pieces, blanched and cut into 1-inch pieces
 * 2 plum tomatoes, sliced
 * 1/2 cup sliced red onion
 * 1/3 cup walnuts, toasted
 * 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
 * 2/3 cup prepared vinaigrette salad dressing

Directions

 * 1) Combine Cheese and breadcrumbs in medium bowl.
 * 2) Coat each Chicken breast with breadcrumb mixture.
 * 3) Heat olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
 * 4) Add Chicken; cook and stir about 5 minutes until brown.
 * 5) Remove Chicken; place in large bowl.
 * 6) Add spinach, rice, asparagus, tomatoes, Onion, walnuts and basil; toss well.
 * 7) Just before serving pour dressing over salad; toss to coat.