WILD RICE TURKEY SALAD

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I tasted a wonderful wild rice and chicken salad at a restaurant during a stay at our cabin, so I developed this recipe using turkey when I returned home.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6-7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups cooked wild rice
3 cups cubed cooked turkey
1/3 cup chopped green onions
1/3 cup chopped celery
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained and halved
2/3 cup mayonnaise
2/3 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1 cup cashews, divided
1 cup halved seedless red grapes

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the rice, turkey, onions, celery and water chestnuts. Combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, salt, pepper and dill; pour over salad and gently stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours., Coarsely chop 3/4 cup cashews. Just before serving, stir the grapes and chopped cashews into salad. Garnish with remaining cashews.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 544 calories, Fat 35g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 661mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

Brian Connolly
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I've been making this salad for years and it's always a favorite. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of wild rice, turkey, and cranberries.


Devin Wife
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's packed with protein and healthy grains, and the dressing is tangy and flavorful. I highly recommend it!


Vincent Murimi
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of the wild rice, turkey, and dried cranberries. It's definitely a keeper!


Jonathan Mendoza
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and satisfying meal. The wild rice and turkey are a good source of protein, and the cranberries and walnuts add a nice touch of sweetness and crunch.


Xander Gibson
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I'm not a big fan of turkey, but I loved this salad! The wild rice and cranberries add a lot of flavor and texture. I'll definitely be making this again.


Friday Goodluck
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use leftover turkey, which makes it a great option for holiday meals.


Aishu Rana
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My family loves this salad! It's a great way to get them to eat healthy. I usually make a double batch so we have leftovers for lunch the next day.


Edna Musaka
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. The dressing is so good, I could eat it on just about anything.


Demeke Shewangizaw
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover turkey. It's also a healthy and delicious option for lunch or dinner. I highly recommend it!


SANA Ali
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Not a fan of wild rice, but this salad changed my mind. The dressing is tangy and flavorful, and the combination of ingredients is perfect. Will definitely be making this again.


Mabanga Umar Alshahry
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This recipe was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of the wild rice, turkey, and dried cranberries. Definitely a keeper!


Lebogang Baloyi
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Great salad for a light lunch or dinner. I like that it's packed with protein and healthy grains. The cranberries and walnuts add a nice touch of sweetness and crunch.


Alex Rekdahl
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Easy and delicious! I used leftover roasted turkey and it worked perfectly. The dressing is tangy and flavorful, and the salad is nice and hearty.


Anni
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Loved the recipe, but I made a few changes. I used brown rice instead of wild rice, and added some chopped celery and red onion for extra crunch. Turned out great!


my brain
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This wild rice and turkey salad is fantastic! The flavors and textures of the wild rice, turkey, dried cranberries, walnuts, and dressing come together perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.