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.