Best 8 Chicken And Wild Rice Salad With Golden Raisins Recipes

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Chicken and wild rice salad with golden raisins is a combination of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This dish is perfect for a light meal or a side dish, and it can be easily customized to your liking. Whether you prefer a creamy or a tangy dressing, or if you want to add additional vegetables or nuts, this recipe is adaptable. Plus, it can be easily prepared ahead of time, making it a great option for busy weeknights or potlucks.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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

CHICKEN AND WILD RICE SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Chicken     Fruit     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Buffet     Apple     Celery     Fall     Potluck     Wild Rice     Gourmet     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups water
1 cup wild rice
1 1/2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup Sherry vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 cups cubed (1/2 inch) cooked chicken (about 1 3/4 pound)
2 celery ribs, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices (2 cups)
1 medium red onion, finely chopped (1 cup)
2 Granny Smith apples, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil in a 2-quart heavy saucepan, then add rice and 1 teaspoon salt. Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, until rice is tender and most grains are split open, 1 to 1 1/4 hours. Drain well and cool.
  • Whisk together oil, vinegar, mustard, remaining salt (or to taste), and pepper.
  • Combine rice with remaining ingredients in a large bowl, then gently toss with vinaigrette.

BEST WILD RICE SALAD



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Worth the time it takes to make this!!! The nutty flavor and crunchy texture of the wild rice are so wonderful in this salad they always ask for more!

Provided by Kimber

Categories     Salad     Grains     Rice Salad Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

⅔ cup uncooked wild rice
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast half
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ cup sliced water chestnuts, drained
4 tablespoons walnut oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
1 head romaine lettuce, rinsed and dried

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, cover wild rice with three inches (7.5 cm) of salted water. Bring to a boil and boil, uncovered, for 30 minutes, or until tender. Drain the excess water, turn heat to lowest setting, cover rice and let steam for 15-20 minutes, or until the grains split open. Remove from heat and let cool.
  • In a medium skillet over medium heat, saute the chicken lightly in the butter and oil, cooking gently and thoroughly. Do not overcook the chicken. Cool and shred the chicken into bite-size pieces.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the rice, chicken and water chestnuts. Set aside.
  • For the dressing, whisk together the walnut oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Pour over the wild rice mixture and combine. To serve, place 2-3 romaine leaves on each plate and spoon the wild rice mixture onto the leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.3 calories, Carbohydrate 19.2 g, Cholesterol 41.9 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 17.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 70.2 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

CHICKEN AND WILD RICE SALAD WITH GOLDEN RAISINS



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Categories     Salad     Chicken     Sauté     Healthy

Yield 4 - 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/3 c. Sherry wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp sugar
2/3 c. olive oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about 1-1/2 pounds)
1 c. wild rice
1 T. vegetable oil
1 c. coarsely grated peeled carrots
1 c. chopped green onions
1/2 c. chopped celery
1/3 c. coarsely chopped toasted walnuts
1/3 c. (packed) golden raisins
2 T chopped fresh dill, plus sprigs for garnish

Steps:

  • Whisk vinegar, garlic, mustard and sugar in medium bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Season vinaigrette to taste with salt and pepper. Place chicken breasts in medium bowl. Add 1/2 c vinaigrette; mix to coat chicken. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour. Allow remaining vinaigrette to stand at room temperature. Meanwhile, add rice to heavy large saucepan of boiling salted water. Reduce heat to medium. Continue cooking until rice is tender and just beginning to split, stirring occasionally, ca. 50 mins. Drain. Rinse rice thoroughly under cold water. Drain well again. Remove chicken from marinade, season with salt and pepper, saute over medium high heat in heavy large skillet until browned and cooked through, ~6 mins for each side. Let cool slightly, slice on diagonal into 1/4 in thick slices. Mix carrots, green onions, celery, walnuts, raisins, chopped dill, rice, in large bowl. Dress with remaining vinaigrette (you may have extra vinaigrette). Taste and correct seasoning, if necessary. Arrange chicken on top.

CHICKEN WILD RICE SALAD



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"I modified a recipe I received years ago and came up with this versatile salad. It's refreshing served cold on a hot day, but its equally tasty at room temperature or warmed in the microwave." -Robin Thompson, Roseville, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups water
1 cup uncooked wild rice
2 chicken bouillon cubes
4-1/2 teaspoons butter
1 cup cut fresh green beans
1 cup cubed cooked chicken breast
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 bunch green onions, sliced
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring the water, rice, bouillon and butter to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45-60 minutes or until rice is tender. Drain if necessary; transfer to a large bowl and cool completely., Place green beans in a steamer basket; place in a small saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. , Add the chicken, tomato, onions and green beans to the rice; stir until blended. Combine the remaining ingredients; drizzle over mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 618mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

WILD RICE CHICKEN SALAD



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If you like chicken salad, you'll love this one! It is good plain with crackers or served in a pita or a croissant. It is wonderful for women's luncheons. Everyone loves it.

Provided by Chef Doozer

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 2h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup uncooked wild rice
2 cups diced cooked chicken (or 1 large can of chicken, drained)
1 cup red grapes, halved
1 cup sliced water chestnuts
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1 cup cashews or 1 cup almonds
1/2 cup craisins (optional)
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions. Drain and cool to room temperature. Add rest of ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Cover and chill a couple hours before serving (overnight is fine).
  • Tips: I have been using the Uncle Ben's 90 second microwave pouch for the rice part. I use the long grain and wild rice mix.
  • I also think it tastes better with canned chicken.

CHICKEN & WILD RICE SALAD



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Make and share this Chicken & Wild Rice Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Nancy Sneed

Categories     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (6 ounce) package long grain and wild rice blend
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
12 ounces cooked chicken, drained and flaked
1/2 cup salted cashews, coarsely chopped
lettuce leaf
alfalfa sprout

Steps:

  • Prepare rice according to package directions, chill.
  • In a small mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, and chicken.
  • Stir in cooked rice.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Stir in cashews and serve on lettuce leaf.
  • Garnish with alfalfa sprouts.
  • You may use low-fat mayonnaise and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.8, Fat 17.6, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 52.5, Sodium 134.8, Carbohydrate 4.5, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1.4, Protein 12.8

WILD RICE SALAD



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Easy to make and tastes wonderful. You can use either turkey or chicken. You can serve it plain, on salad greens, or in a pita. Very versatile. If in season, try substituting black cherries for the grapes.

Provided by GINNYKAE

Categories     Salad     Grains     Rice Salad Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (6 ounce) package wild rice
¾ cup light mayonnaise
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon white sugar
salt and pepper to taste
2 cups cooked, cubed turkey meat
¼ cup diced green onion
1 cup seedless red grapes
6 ounces blanched slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper. Stir in rice, turkey, onion and grapes until evenly coated with dressing. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
  • Before serving, sprinkle slivered almonds over the top of the salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.2 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 11.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 138.1 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Fresh, organic chicken and vegetables are ideal.
  • Cook the chicken until it is just cooked through to prevent it from becoming dry.
  • If you don't have cooked chicken, you can substitute a rotisserie chicken.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in the salad for added flavor and texture. Some good options include celery, carrots, red onion, and grapes.
  • Feel free to add other ingredients to the salad, such as nuts, seeds, or cheese.
  • Use a light dressing to avoid overpowering the other flavors in the salad.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

Chicken and wild rice salad with golden raisins is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with simple ingredients that are easy to find, and it can be customized to your liking. Whether you serve it as a main course or a side dish, this salad is sure to be a hit.

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