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

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