Apple Bacon Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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