ASIAN-STYLE WILD RICE AND CHICKEN OR TURKEY SALAD

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Plan ahead the salad needs to chill for about 2 hours before serving. This will serve 3-4 people but can easily be doubled

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Chicken

Time 3h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
1 teaspoon fresh minced garlic (optional)
1 1/2 cups cooked wild rice
2 cups chopped cooked chicken (or use turkey)
1/4 cup sliced water chestnuts (or to taste)
1 small onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups fresh snow peas (lightly steamed, or use frozen thawed)
salt and black pepper
1 cup crispy chow mein noodles (optional or to taste)
green onion, chopped

Steps:

  • For the dressing; whisk all ingredients together until the sugar is completey dissolved; let stand at room temperature for 45 minutes to blend flavors (or chill overnight) before using.
  • For the salad; Place the cooked wild rice, cooked chicken or turkey, water chestnuts, chopped onion, celery and snow peas in a large glass salad bowl; toss to combine.
  • Pour the dressing over; toss to combine well and chill for about 2 hours.
  • Just before serving, toss again and season with salt and black pepper.
  • Sprinkle with crispy noodles and green onions.
  • Delicious!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497.3, Fat 32.3, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 52.5, Sodium 876.2, Carbohydrate 29.9, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 6.4, Protein 23.4

Rabin Thakur
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This is a delicious and healthy salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner.


Carter Mayar
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get your veggies in.


Md asatolla Mia
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a great make-ahead meal.


Linda Stanley
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I love that this salad is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Rhandzu Khoza
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. It's the perfect summer meal.


Indralama lama
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get your veggies in.


Anna Hodges
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Afaq Noor
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The sweet and sour dressing is perfect.


Chiamara Udoka
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey. It's also a great make-ahead meal.


Philip Kamama
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Ranu Begum
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Easy to make and very tasty!


Danny Gonzalez
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and flavorful salad. The wild rice adds a nice nutty flavor and the chicken is tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this again!


Jahangi Alom
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Raymond Bonde
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This Asian-style wild rice and chicken salad is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The flavors are amazing and the salad is very easy to make.