Waiting for Lunch Time!

Occassionally when I have to work late, my husband makes dinner for us and when I get home I make lunch for us for the next day. Knowing how hard it is to get into the office microwave line, i decided to utilize a few items that I already had in the fridge and make a killer chilled spring time salad with them.

And don't let the name scare you off! Sorry no picture...........

Potato and Pea Salad with Sweet Lemon Vinaigrette
Serves 4

3 each chicken breasts, cooked and chunked
3 each medium baked potatoes, chunked
3 cups peas, fresh or frozen, (just blanched then chilled)
1 1/2 cups cooked brown rice
Scallions or chives, optional

Sweet Lemon Vinaigrette
2 cups Olive Oil
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/3 cup white vinegar
3 tablespoons turbinado (or sugar)
1 tablespoon garlic powder

In a mixing bowl, combine ingredients for vinaigrette and whisk vigorously. Add the salad ingredients, making sure they are all chilled. Toss, making sure to completely coat all ingredients and chill over night. Serve chilled.

Notes:

• Omit the chicken and have a great side dish salad for a BBQ
• Substitute the brown rice for a whole wheat pasta
• Sub in Turkey for Chicken
• Add corn for a little more color and extra nutrients

Check out More Lunch Time Recipes at Tasty Tuesday and Tempt My Tummy Tuesday.