WILD RICE AND SMOKED TURKEY SALAD

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Provided by Craig Claiborne And Pierre Franey

Categories     salads and dressings

Time 20m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 1/2 to 4 cups cooked wild rice (see recipe)
1 pound smoked turkey or chicken, cut into bite-size cubes, about four cups
2 medium-size unblemished avocados, pitted, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 tablespoon lemon juice
10 to 12 bottled sun-dried tomatoes in oil, optional
3/4 cup finely diced onion
1/4 cup red-wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
Salt to taste, if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Put the wild rice in a mixing bowl, let cool and add the smoked poultry.
  • Prepare the avocados and sprinkle with lemon juice to prevent discoloration. Add the cubes to the mixing bowl. Add the tomatoes, onion, vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper and parsley. Toss to blend and serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 295, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 417 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

KHAMIDA YUSUPOVA
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. I often make it the night before and then let it chill in the fridge overnight.


Saroj Paudyal
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I'm not a huge fan of wild rice, but I really enjoyed this salad. The smoked turkey and dried cranberries add a lot of flavor.


Laila Solorio
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This salad is so easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover turkey. I love the addition of the walnuts and dried cranberries.


Dan Lee
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. I love the unique flavor combination of the wild rice, smoked turkey, and dried cranberries.


parshu adhikari
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover turkey. It's also a healthy and delicious meal that's perfect for lunch or dinner.


Dalya Elgamal
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The wild rice is nutty and chewy, the smoked turkey is savory and smoky, and the dried cranberries add a touch of sweetness.


Rahil Saad
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. I often make it the night before and then let it chill in the fridge overnight.


nancy oluchi
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I'm not a huge fan of wild rice, but I really enjoyed this salad. The smoked turkey and dried cranberries add a lot of flavor.


monwyiir S20
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover turkey. I love the addition of the dried cranberries and walnuts.


Footohisharah Saber
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the combination of textures and flavors is perfect.


nooblordten
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of the wild rice, smoked turkey, and dried cranberries. I'll definitely be making this again.