Crunchy Chicken or Turkey Wild Rice Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Crunchy Chicken or Turkey Wild Rice Salad, a hearty yet refreshing dish perfect for any occasion. Combining the nutty flavor of tender wild rice with the savory richness of cooked chicken or turkey, this recipe bursts with colorful textures and flavors from crisp celery, sweet dried cranberries, shredded carrots, and toasty sliced almonds. Tossed in a creamy yet tangy dressing made with mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and fresh lemon juice, this salad strikes the perfect balance between indulgence and freshness. Ready in just 20 minutes of prep time, it makes an ideal chilled entrée or side for a crowd. Whether you're looking for a satisfying lunch, a potluck favorite, or a next-level way to use up leftover turkey or chicken, this unique wild rice salad is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked wild rice
- 2 cups Cooked chicken or turkey (shredded or diced)
- 1 cup Celery (diced)
- 1 cup Carrot (shredded)
- 4 stalks Green onion (thinly sliced)
- 0.5 cup Dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup Sliced almonds (toasted)
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
Cook the wild rice according to the package instructions. Once cooked, fluff with a fork and let it cool to room temperature before using.
Toast the sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and let them cool.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled wild rice, shredded or diced chicken or turkey, diced celery, shredded carrot, green onions, dried cranberries, and toasted almonds.
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the wild rice mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled as a light main dish or a side. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2837 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 139.5 g | 179% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.7 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 513 mg | 171% | |
| Sodium | 3708 mg | 161% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 210.4 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.5 g | 105% | |
| Total Sugars | 70.3 g | ||
| Protein | 183.4 g | 367% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 504 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 9.5 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 3739 mg | 80% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
