Asparagus Mandarin Chicken Rice Salad

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 3 tbsp mandarin orange juice
• 1 tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce
• 3 1/3 cups fresh asparagus, trimmed
• 2 (11 oz) cans mandarin oranges, drained
• 12 oz cooked chicken breast, cut into chunks
• 3 cups cooked instant brown rice

Method

1. 1 Whisk together olive oil, rice vinegar, mandarin orange juice, and soy sauce in a small bowl. Set aside.
2. 2 Cook brown rice according to package directions.
3. 3 Place whole asparagus in a skillet with 1 1/2 inches of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 2-5 minutes.
4. 4 Rinse asparagus with cool water, then cut into 1-inch pieces.
5. 5 In a large bowl, combine asparagus, drained mandarin oranges, chicken, and rice. Toss with vinaigrette.