Turkey and rice salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover turkey from Thanksgiving or Christmas. With its lean protein and complex carbohydrates, this flavorful salad is a nutritious and satisfying meal. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a dish to impress your guests, turkey and rice salad fits the bill. So gather your ingredients and let's get cooking!
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
TURKEY AND WILD RICE SALAD
I often make a wild rice salad for Thanksgiving; with leftover turkey, it lasts for several days afterward. It's one of my favorite post-Thanksgiving meals. If you have other vegetables on hand, add them to the salad, too.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, salads and dressings
Time 1h
Yield Serves four
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, bring 3 1/2 cups of the stock or water to boil. Add salt to taste and the wild rice. When the water returns to a boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer 40 to 45 minutes until the rice is tender and has begun to splay. Taste the rice to make sure it's tender; if so, drain and transfer to a large bowl. Add the remaining salad ingredients, except the pomegranate seeds.
- While the rice is cooking, make the dressing. Whisk together the lemon juice, vinegar, salt to taste, mustard and garlic. Whisk in the oils, taste and adjust seasonings. Toss with the warm rice and the remaining salad ingredients. Arrange the pomegranate seeds on top, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 622, UnsaturatedFat 24 grams, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 32 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 49 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 736 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
WILD RICE AND SMOKED TURKEY SALAD
Provided by Craig Claiborne And Pierre Franey
Categories salads and dressings
Time 20m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
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
ASIAN-STYLE WILD RICE AND CHICKEN OR TURKEY SALAD
Plan ahead the salad needs to chill for about 2 hours before serving. This will serve 3-4 people but can easily be doubled
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Chicken
Time 3h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- For the dressing; whisk all ingredients together until the sugar is completey dissolved; let stand at room temperature for 45 minutes to blend flavors (or chill overnight) before using.
- For the salad; Place the cooked wild rice, cooked chicken or turkey, water chestnuts, chopped onion, celery and snow peas in a large glass salad bowl; toss to combine.
- Pour the dressing over; toss to combine well and chill for about 2 hours.
- Just before serving, toss again and season with salt and black pepper.
- Sprinkle with crispy noodles and green onions.
- Delicious!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 497.3, Fat 32.3, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 52.5, Sodium 876.2, Carbohydrate 29.9, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 6.4, Protein 23.4
TURKEY, WILD RICE AND CRANBERRY SALAD
This is something great to do with that leftover turkey. My friend Gail makes this with fresh cooked turkey.
Provided by Mirj2338
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Bring 3 cups water, wild rice and 1/2 tsp salt to boil in heavy medium saucepan.
- Cover and cook over medium-low heat until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 55 minutes.
- Cool rice completely.
- Set aside.
- Combine cranberries and remaining 1 tbsp water in heavy small saucepan.
- Cook over medium-low heat until cranberries just begin to soften, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes.
- Add sugar and cook over high heat until sugar is dissolved and cranberries are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer to plate and refrigerate until chilled.
- Steam carrots until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes.
- Rinse carrot with cold water to cool.
- Whisk olive oil, lemon juice and garlic to blend in small bowl.
- Season dressing with salt and pepper.
- Combine rice, carrot, turkey, celery, parsley, onion and raisins in large bowl.
- Pour dressing over.
- Add cranberries and toss thoroughly.
- (Can be prepared 8 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Line 6 plates with lettuce leaves.
- Divide salad among plates and serve.
TURKEY AND RICE SALAD
Stuffed tomato cups are a clever way to use up leftover turkey.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 1h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook rice as directed on box. Refrigerate 10 minutes to cool.
- Meanwhile, cut thin slices from tops of tomatoes. Gently squeeze out and discard seeds. Using teaspoon, remove pulp from tomatoes, leaving 1/4-inch shell. Drain upside down on paper towels. Refrigerate until serving time.
- In medium bowl, mix rice, turkey, celery, bell pepper and onions. In small bowl, mix dressing ingredients. Pour dressing over salad; stir gently to coat. Cover; refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, at least 45 minutes.
- Just before serving, spoon salad into tomato shells. If desired, garnish with additional chopped green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 420 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g
CURRIED TURKEY AND RICE SALAD
I adapted this recipe from one of my many cookbooks, and the entire family was pleased with the outcome.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 35m
Yield 8-10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a saucepan, bring broth to a boil; add rice, curry, ginger and turmeric. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25 minutes or until all of the broth is absorbed. Remove from the heat. Add oil and lemon juice; mix well. , Transfer to a large bowl; cover and chill. Just before serving, add remaining ingredients and mix well.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 434 calories, Fat 21g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 510mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 14g protein.
WILD RICE AND TURKEY SALAD
Categories turkey
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Directions Cook the rice in the water until tender, about 50 minutes. Cut the turkey into bite-size pieces. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and toss. Cover and chill until ready to serve. Sprinkle on the pecans just before serving.
TURKEY, RICE AND ROMAINE SALAD
What can you bring to a get-together? Toss a delicious dinner salad that's chock-full of goodness and low in fat.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook rice as directed on package, omitting butter and salt. In very large (4-quart) bowl, toss rice and lemon juice. Spread rice in 15x10x1-inch pan. Place in freezer 15 minutes or in refrigerator 1 hour to chill.
- When rice is cold, return to large bowl. Stir in remaining salad ingredients.
- In small bowl, beat all dressing ingredients with wire whisk until blended. Pour dressing over rice mixture; toss lightly to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 4 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 220 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g
Tips:
- Choose the right type of turkey. For this salad, it's best to use cooked turkey breast. It's lean and flavorful, and it shreds easily.
- Cook the rice properly. The rice should be cooked until it's tender but still has a little bite to it. If you overcook the rice, it will become mushy and the salad will be less enjoyable.
- Use fresh vegetables. The vegetables in this salad should be fresh and crisp. This will add flavor and texture to the salad.
- Don't skimp on the dressing. The dressing is what brings all the flavors of the salad together. Make sure to use a good quality dressing that you enjoy.
- Chill the salad before serving. This will help the flavors to meld and the salad will be more refreshing.
Conclusion:
Turkey and rice salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. With a little creativity, you can create a turkey and rice salad that is sure to please everyone at your table.
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