Mediterranean Chicken-Pecan Salad

* Exported from MasterCook *

Mediterranean Chicken-Pecan Salad

Recipe By : Atlanta Journal Ga. Pecan Comm.)
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:25
Categories : Chicken

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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5 Med Tomatoes (Abt 1 Lb) -- Cut Into Thin Wedges
1/2 Cup Fresh Basil -- Chopped
1 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 Tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
1 Large Garlic Clove -- Minced
3 Cups Cooked Saffroin-Flavored Rice
3 3 Chicken Breast Halves -- Roasted Or Grilled
1/2 Cup +1 Tbls Toasted Pecans -- *
2 Cups Mixed Salad Greens

In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, basil, olive oil, lemon juice and
garlic. Let marinate at room temp. for 20 minutes. Add cooked rice and
cooked chicken strips to bowl:stir to combine. Fold in 1/2 cup of the
rosted pecans. Spoon salad into center of serving plates and surround
wth the greens. Scatter remaning pecans over the tops of salad.

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NOTES : To toast pecans, place them in small bakng pan and bake at 350
degrees for 3-5 minutes.