Apple Bacon Salad

• 1/2 lb. bacon
• 1 head romaine, torn into pieces
• 3 red apples
• 2/3 c. garlic oil*
• 1/2 c. Parmesan cheese
• 2 tsp. lemon juice
• 1 bunch scallions, trimmed and sliced
• 1 c. croutons
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 1/2 c. quick-cooking brown rice
• 1 c. sliced green beans
• 2 c. tiny broccoli florets
• 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
• 1 garlic clove, pressed
• 1 (8 oz.) whole boneless skinless chicken breast, cut in 1/4-inch pieces
• 1/4 c. reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp. grated orange zest
• 2 Tbsp. orange juice
• 1 tsp. honey
• 2 medium carrots, shredded
• 1/2 c. chopped red pepper
• 2 green onions, sliced

1. Prepare rice according to directions on package.
2. Meanwhile, heat water to boiling in a medium saucepan.
3. Add green beans and cook 2 minutes over high heat.
4. Add broccoli and cook 1 to 2 minutes more, until vegetables are tender crisp.
5. Drain and rinse under cold water.
6. In medium skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
7. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds, then add chicken and cook, stirring frequently, 3 to 4 minutes until chicken is no longer pink.
8. Remove from heat and add soy sauce, orange zest, orange juice and honey; toss to coat chicken.
9. In large bowl, combine cooked rice, broccoli, green beans and chicken mixture.
10. Stir in carrots, red pepper and green onions; toss to coat.
11. Serve warm or at room temperature.

bacon, head romaine, red apples, garlic oil, parmesan cheese, lemon juice, scallions, croutons, pepper, salt, brown rice, green beans, broccoli florets, vegetable oil, garlic, chicken breast, soy sauce, orange zest, orange juice, honey, carrots, red pepper, green onions

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=478338 (may not work)