Best 10 Chicken Wild Rice Salad With Dried Cherries Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey with our delightful Chicken Wild Rice Salad with Dried Cherries, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This vibrant salad showcases tender chicken, nutty wild rice, and a medley of dried cherries, toasted almonds, and red onion, all harmoniously combined in a creamy dressing. As you savor each bite, the sweet and tangy notes of the cherries dance on your palate, while the crunchy almonds add a satisfying textural contrast. Indulge in the wholesome goodness of our Spinach and Strawberry Salad, a refreshing blend of baby spinach, ripe strawberries, crumbled feta cheese, and a tangy balsamic vinaigrette. This salad is not only visually appealing but also packed with essential vitamins and minerals, making it a nourishing choice for any occasion.

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Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

WILD RICE SALAD WITH CHICKEN, DRIED CHERRIES & GOAT CHEESE



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This tasty salad has a fantastic combination of sweet and savory flavors, and is easy to throw together on a weeknight.

Provided by Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck

Categories     Entrees

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup wild rice blend
water (follow package instructions)
6 ounces cooked skinless chicken breasts (shredded)
2 cups chopped kale (stems removed)
1/2 cup dried tart cherries
2 ounces soft goat cheese (crumbled)
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon crushed dried rosemary
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Cook the wild rice blend according to package directions. Fluff with a fork. Transfer the rice to a large bowl to cool.
  • Add the chicken, kale, dried cherries and goat cherries, and stir gently to combine.
  • Pour in the dressing and toss to coat. Serve.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder and rosemary.
  • While whisking, slowly pour in the olive oil. Whisk until combined.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Cup, Calories 263 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Protein 13 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 22 mg, Sodium 91 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 7 g

CHERRY WILD RICE SALAD



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While touring Door County, I sampled this salad. As soon as I got home, I wrote the lady who'd made it requesting the recipe. The mix of rice, vegetables and orchard-fresh fruit is a tasty way to remember Wisconsin's premier cherry-growing area. -Yvonne Gorges, New London, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups fresh snow peas, halved
2 cups cooked wild rice
1 cup cooked long grain rice
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
1/4 cup chopped green onions
DRESSING:
6 tablespoons sugar
6 tablespoons canola oil
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
4-1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 to 2 garlic cloves, peeled
3/4 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
3/4 cup cashew halves, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. For dressing, in a blender, combine the sugar, oil, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic and ginger; cover and process until blended. , Pour over rice mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Just before serving, stir in the cashews.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 calories, Fat 17g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 188mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

WILD RICE CHICKEN SALAD



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"Juicy red grapes, crunchy cashews and water chestnuts and a touch of tarragon make this wild rice salad a big hit at our family reunion," reports Mary Ann Morgan of Powder Springs, Georgia. "I fix it often at home for potluck dinners."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
3 cups cooked wild rice
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
2/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/3 cup fat-free milk
2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup halved seedless red grapes
1/4 cup salted cashew halves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the chicken, rice, water chestnuts and green onions. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, milk, lemon juice, salt, tarragon and pepper. Pour over chicken mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours. Just before serving, fold in grapes and sprinkle with cashews.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 435mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

WILD RICE WITH CHERRIES



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Provided by Claire Robinson

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 1/2 cups good chicken stock
1 cup wild rice, thoroughly rinsed
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
1 cup roughly chopped dried cherries
1/2 cup toasted and roughly chopped pecans
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, add the stock, wild rice and salt and pepper, to taste. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender and is beginning to split, about 30 to 40 minutes. Drain of any excess liquid and fold in the cherries, nuts and parsley. Taste for seasoning and adjust if necessary. Transfer the rice to a serving bowl and serve.

WILD RICE CHICKEN SALAD



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If you like chicken salad, you'll love this one! It is good plain with crackers or served in a pita or a croissant. It is wonderful for women's luncheons. Everyone loves it.

Provided by Chef Doozer

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 2h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup uncooked wild rice
2 cups diced cooked chicken (or 1 large can of chicken, drained)
1 cup red grapes, halved
1 cup sliced water chestnuts
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1 cup cashews or 1 cup almonds
1/2 cup craisins (optional)
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions. Drain and cool to room temperature. Add rest of ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Cover and chill a couple hours before serving (overnight is fine).
  • Tips: I have been using the Uncle Ben's 90 second microwave pouch for the rice part. I use the long grain and wild rice mix.
  • I also think it tastes better with canned chicken.

CHICKEN WITH DRIED CHERRY SAUCE



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Make and share this Chicken with Dried Cherry Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Diana Adcock

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 teaspoon butter
1/2 cup cranberry juice cocktail
1/2 cup ruby port
4 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon tarragon, dried
1/4 cup dried tart cherries
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons water

Steps:

  • Place flour and salt in a bag-add chicken-shake to coat.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add chicken, cook 8 minutes on each side-depending on the size of the breasts-until done.
  • Remove chicken and set aside, keeping warm.
  • Add juice to skillet and the next 5 ingredients, bringing mixture to a boil.
  • Cover and reduce heat, simmering for 5 minutes.
  • Combine cornstarch and water-add to juice mixture.
  • Bring to a boil and boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Serve sauce with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.6, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 78, Sodium 442.4, Carbohydrate 21.2, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 11.9, Protein 26.2

WILD RICE SALAD WITH SUN-DRIED CHERRIES



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     side dish

Time 3h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup sun-dried cherries or cranberries
1/2 cup dry red wine
1 cup raw wild rice
3 cups chicken stock or water
1/4 cup chopped scallions
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Put the cherries or cranberries in a bowl, pour the wine over them and set aside to soak 2 to 3 hours.
  • Put the rice and stock in a saucepan, bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook about 45 minutes, until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
  • Drain the rice well and put it in a bowl. Drain the cherries and add them to the rice, along with the scallions and walnuts.
  • Beat the vinegar and mustard together, beat in the oil, pour the dressing over the rice and toss. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 315, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 486 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CHICKEN-WILD RICE CASSEROLE WITH DRIED CHERRIES



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Check out this hearty chicken and rice casserole - perfect for a slow cooked flavorful dinner.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 4h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups uncooked wild rice
1/3 cup dried cherries or cranberries
1 tablespoon instant chopped onion
1 cup baby-cut carrots
2 medium stalks celery, cut into 2-inch pieces (1 cup)
1 cup chunky applesauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 chicken drumsticks, skin removed (about 2 pounds)
8 chicken thighs, skin removed (about 2 pounds)
1 can (10 3/4 ounces) condensed beefy mushroom soup
1 can (14 ounces) chicken broth
2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves

Steps:

  • Mix wild rice, cherries, onion, carrots, celery, applesauce and salt in 6-quart slow cooker. Arrange chicken drumsticks and thighs over rice mixture. Pour soup over chicken; pour broth over all. Sprinkle thyme on chicken.
  • Cover and cook on high heat setting 4 to 6 hours or until wild rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 710 mg

WILD RICE SALAD WITH DRIED CHERRIES



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This wild rice side dish is bursting with flavor, thanks to cherries, garlic, and ginger.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains     Rice Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups wild rice
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 large shallots, thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 piece (4 inches) peeled fresh ginger, very thinly sliced into rounds
2 cups dried sour cherries
1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, some coarsely chopped, some left whole

Steps:

  • Stir together rice, 6 cups water, and 1 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover, and simmer until rice is tender and beginning to burst, about 45 minutes. Drain.
  • Stir sugar, lemon juice, and vinegar in a small bowl; set aside. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add shallots, garlic, ginger, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring constantly, until shallots are translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in cherries and 1/2 cup water. Cook until cherries are plump, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in sugar mixture.
  • Stir together cherry mixture and rice in a large dish. Cover; let stand at least 1 hour (or refrigerate overnight). Just before serving, stir in parsley.

CHICKEN AND WILD RICE SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Chicken     Fruit     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Buffet     Apple     Celery     Fall     Potluck     Wild Rice     Gourmet     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups water
1 cup wild rice
1 1/2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup Sherry vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 cups cubed (1/2 inch) cooked chicken (about 1 3/4 pound)
2 celery ribs, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices (2 cups)
1 medium red onion, finely chopped (1 cup)
2 Granny Smith apples, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil in a 2-quart heavy saucepan, then add rice and 1 teaspoon salt. Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, until rice is tender and most grains are split open, 1 to 1 1/4 hours. Drain well and cool.
  • Whisk together oil, vinegar, mustard, remaining salt (or to taste), and pepper.
  • Combine rice with remaining ingredients in a large bowl, then gently toss with vinaigrette.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use cooked chicken that is still slightly warm.
  • If you don't have any dried cherries, you can substitute dried cranberries or raisins.
  • To make the salad ahead of time, cook the chicken and rice according to the recipe, then let them cool completely. Store the chicken and rice separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When ready to serve, combine the chicken, rice, and remaining ingredients in a large bowl and toss to coat.
  • This salad is also great for a picnic or potluck. Just pack it in a cooler with ice packs to keep it chilled.

Conclusion:

This chicken wild rice salad with dried cherries is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer meal. It is packed with flavor and texture, and it is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this salad a try.

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