Thai Chicken Salad

Description
Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 3 cups cooked rice, cooled
 * 1½ cups shredded cooked chicken
 * 1 cup torn fresh spinach
 * 1 medium-size red pepper, julienned
 * ½ cup sliced fresh mushrooms
 * ¼ cup chopped unsalted peanuts
 * 2 green onions, sliced
 * 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
 * 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
 * ⅓ cup hot water
 * 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
 * 2 tablespoons peanut butter
 * 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
 * 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
 * 1 clove garlic, minced
 * ⅛ to ¼ teaspoon ground red pepper
 * chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
 * chopped unsalted peanuts for garnish

Directions

 * 1) Combine rice, chicken, spinach, red pepper, mushrooms, peanuts, green onions, mint and cilantro in large bowl.
 * 2) Combine water, rice vinegar, peanut butter, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic and ground red pepper in small bowl.
 * 3) Just before serving pour dressing over salad; toss.
 * 4) Garnish with cilantro and peanuts.