TURKEY, WILD RICE AND CRANBERRY SALAD
This is something great to do with that leftover turkey. My friend Gail makes this with fresh cooked turkey.
Provided by Mirj2338
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Bring 3 cups water, wild rice and 1/2 tsp salt to boil in heavy medium saucepan.
- Cover and cook over medium-low heat until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 55 minutes.
- Cool rice completely.
- Set aside.
- Combine cranberries and remaining 1 tbsp water in heavy small saucepan.
- Cook over medium-low heat until cranberries just begin to soften, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes.
- Add sugar and cook over high heat until sugar is dissolved and cranberries are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer to plate and refrigerate until chilled.
- Steam carrots until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes.
- Rinse carrot with cold water to cool.
- Whisk olive oil, lemon juice and garlic to blend in small bowl.
- Season dressing with salt and pepper.
- Combine rice, carrot, turkey, celery, parsley, onion and raisins in large bowl.
- Pour dressing over.
- Add cranberries and toss thoroughly.
- (Can be prepared 8 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Line 6 plates with lettuce leaves.
- Divide salad among plates and serve.
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Kudakwashe Mushambi
[email protected]This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of sweet, savory, and tart.
Jazmin Naranjo
[email protected]I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect side dish for any meal.
Jamida nampewo
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's also a great make-ahead meal.
Irshad ali Malik
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love the combination of flavors and textures.
Faria Akter
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover turkey. It's also a great make-ahead meal. I highly recommend it!
WavySpooky
[email protected]I've made this salad with different types of nuts and fruits and it's always delicious. It's a great way to experiment with different flavors.
Nwankwo Emmanuel
[email protected]This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.
Saykha Ramadhani83
[email protected]I love the addition of wild rice to this salad. It gives it a nice nutty flavor and texture.
Adison
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it!
Jimoh Joy
[email protected]I've been making this salad for years and it's always a favorite. It's the perfect combination of sweet, savory, and tart.
Kenley Fulle
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover turkey. It's also a great make-ahead meal.
Yared Terefe
[email protected]I love that this salad is so versatile. I've added different nuts, fruits, and vegetables to it and it's always delicious.
Owen T
[email protected]This is a great salad to make ahead of time. It's even better the next day.
pascal thomas
[email protected]I made this salad for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it all up.
Anderoues Monychol
[email protected]This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. It's the perfect side dish for any meal.
RoyalVegeta83
[email protected]I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. I love the combination of flavors and textures.
mzamani emmanuel
[email protected]This is my new favorite Thanksgiving salad. It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Status Typist
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of turkey, but this salad changed my mind. The dressing was so flavorful and the cranberries added a nice tartness.
Qasimkhan khan
[email protected]I made this salad for a potluck and it was gone in minutes! Everyone loved it.
Mohammad Raihan
[email protected]This salad was a huge hit at my Thanksgiving dinner! The combination of flavors was perfect, and the wild rice added a nice nutty flavor.