WILD RICE SALAD

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Since I spend part of my summers in northern Minnesota near the wild rice fields. I have tried many recipes featuring this delicious, nutty-flavored grain in the past 46 years. This salad is often requested by family and friends! -Florence Jacoby, Granite Falls, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup uncooked wild rice
Seasoned salt, optional
2 cups diced cooked chicken
1-1/2 cups halved green grapes
1 cup sliced water chestnuts, drained
3/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 cup cashews, optional
Lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions, omitting salt or substituting seasoned salt if desired. Drain well; cool to room temperature. Spoon into a large bowl; add chicken, grapes, water chestnuts and mayonnaise. Toss gently with a fork. Cover and chill., Just before serving, add cashews if desired. Serve on lettuce leaves or line a bowl with lettuce leaves and fill with salad.

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Monaleighcia Muller
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I love the crunch of the pecans in this salad.


Foumy Mohamed
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Nathardia Ross
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I'm not a big fan of dried cranberries, so I used chopped apples instead. It was still delicious!


Samuel Tarekegn
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of wild rice, dried cranberries, and pecans.


Michael Scott
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's perfect for a light lunch or dinner.


esraa ouf
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover wild rice.


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


Aonnopna Das
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This is a great salad to make ahead of time. It's even better the next day.


Andrew Grove
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I'm not a big fan of wild rice, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is amazing!


Nteku Granny
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Shevini Shedrack
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I thought this salad was just okay. The dressing was a bit too sweet for my taste.


Jade Cameron
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This is a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Liam Bowers
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I've been making this salad for years and it's always a hit. I usually add some chopped celery and carrots for extra crunch.


Hussien Zqot
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This wild rice salad is a fantastic dish, perfect for a potluck or picnic! I made it exactly as written and it was delicious. The dressing is light and tangy, and the combination of wild rice, dried cranberries, and pecans is perfect.


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