Best 11 Turkey Rice And Romaine Salad Recipes

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If you're looking for a light and easy meal packed with flavor, look no further than turkey rice and romaine salad. This dish combines the classic flavors of turkey, rice, and crunchy romaine lettuce with a variety of other ingredients to create a satisfying meal that's perfect for any occasion. Whether you're preparing a quick lunch, a weeknight dinner, or a potluck dish, this recipe is sure to please everyone at the table.

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

TURKEY, RICE AND ROMAINE SALAD



Turkey, Rice and Romaine Salad image

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

3 cups uncooked instant brown rice
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 lb smoked turkey breast, cut into 1x1/4x1/4-inch strips (2 cups)
1 large red bell pepper, cut into 2x1/4-inch strips
8 medium green onions, sliced (1/2 cup)
1 1/2 cups thin jicama strips (about 2 inches long)
10 cups bite-size pieces romaine lettuce
2/3 cup rice vinegar
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

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

TURKEY AND RICE SALAD



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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

1 box (10 oz) frozen white & wild rice (with green beans)
6 large tomatoes
2 cups diced cooked turkey
1/2 cup sliced celery
1/2 medium red or green bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup chopped green onions (4 medium)
1/4 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

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

WILD RICE TURKEY SALAD



Wild Rice Turkey Salad image

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.

ROMAINE SALAD



Romaine Salad image

This basic salad goes well with different pasta dishes, including bats and cobwebs.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Coarse salt and ground pepper
3 romaine hearts (from 1 package), thinly sliced crosswise, washed and dried

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk vinegar, oil, and Italian seasoning until combined; season with salt and pepper.
  • Add romaine; toss to coat.

ROMAINE RICE TUNA SALAD



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This is a yummy salad my roommate from Croatia made all of the time. It's perfect for lunch. You just want to keep eating and eating! Make right before serving, doesn't refrigerate well.

Provided by PICKLELOVER

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups long grain white rice
4 cups water
1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
1 large carrot, grated
1 (7 ounce) can albacore tuna in water, drained and flaked
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste

Steps:

  • Combine the rice and water in a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until rice is tender and the water has been absorbed.
  • In a medium bowl, toss together the romainee lettuce, carrot, and tuna. Pour the olive oil and vinegar over this mixture, and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. When the rice is done, cool for about 5 minutes, then toss with the salad. The warm rice will wilt the romaine lettuce slightly. Taste and adjust the amounts of vinegar and oil or salt and pepper if desired. Serve immediately. This does not keep well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 522.5 calories, Carbohydrate 80.8 g, Cholesterol 20.9 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 19.6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 360.6 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

TURKEY AND WILD RICE SALAD



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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

3 1/2 cups turkey or chicken stock, or water
Salt
1 cup wild rice
2 cups shredded or diced turkey
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
6 mushrooms, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley, or a mixture of parsley and herbs such as tarragon, dill, marjoram and chives
1/4 cup pomegranate seeds (optional)
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar or champagne vinegar
Salt
freshly ground pepper
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 small garlic clove, finely minced or pureed
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons walnut oil

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

ROMAINE, TURKEY AND CHERRY SALAD



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This is luscious. Great to make and use up some of those Bing cherries in season. This is pretty healthy and tastes great. Cherries are great for my diet, now I just have to wait until they are in season! I use a good balsamic vinaigrette for dressing. I usually use more cherries!

Provided by Snicklefritzie

Categories     Summer

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup green onion, diced
11 ounces mandarin oranges
1 cup smoked turkey, cut in 1/2 inch cubes
2/3 cup bing cherry, washed, halved and pitted

Steps:

  • Toss all ingredients except cherries in large bowl.
  • Drizzle balsamic vinaigrette over salad and toss. Drizzle some vinaigrette over the cherries and toss to coat.
  • Arrange salad on individual plates and sprinkle with cherries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 16.7, Sodium 215.6, Carbohydrate 17, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 12.8, Protein 4.2

WARM ITALIAN RICE SALAD WITH SAUSAGE AND ROMAINE



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Salad and entrée in one dish! This quick, hearty, one-pot recipe combines Italian-inspired flavors with the freshness of crisp vegetables for a complete meal in a bowl.

Provided by Kristin Price

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Knorr®

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
8 ounces ground mild Italian sausage
5 large white button mushrooms, sliced
½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1 (5.4 ounce) package Knorr® Rice Sides™ - Herb & Butter
½ cup frozen peas, thawed
1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
5 ounces grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
¼ cup shredded Italian cheese blend

Steps:

  • Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium heat; add sausage and cook and stir, crumbling into small pieces, until cooked through and no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove cooked sausage from skillet with a slotted spoon; drain on paper-towel-lined plate. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon rendered fat.
  • Place mushrooms in skillet and cook over medium heat until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer from pan with slotted spoon to plate with sausage.
  • Prepare Knorr® Rice Sides™ - Herb & Butter in skillet according to package directions. Stir dried Italian seasoning into the water; omit additional margarine. Three minutes before the rice is finished cooking, add the peas. When rice is done, stir in cooked sausage and mushrooms. Heat through.
  • Add romaine lettuce and tomatoes; toss lightly. Scoop into serving bowls; top each serving with desired amount of shredded cheese and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.2 calories, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 29.3 mg, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 15.8 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 579.3 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

ROMAINE AND RADISH SALAD



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A simple salad to serve at the start of your meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped
6 radishes stemmed, and cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Make dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk or shake together red-wine vinegar, olive oil, and ground cumin. Season with coarse salt and ground pepper.
  • Just before serving, place lettuce, and radishes, in a large bowl. Toss with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g

HURRY CURRY TURKEY RICE SALAD



Hurry Curry Turkey Rice Salad image

After the big dinner with cranberry sauce and all the trimmings, turkey takes another star turn in this curried rice salad.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
1/4 cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
2 tsp. curry powder
2 cups cooked rice
2 cups chopped cooked turkey
1-1/2 cups halved seedless red or green grapes
1/2 cup PLANTERS Dry Roasted Peanuts, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Combine dressings and curry powder in large bowl.
  • Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly. Cover.
  • Refrigerate at least 30 minutes or until ready to serve. Garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 530 mg, Carbohydrate 42 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 13 g, Protein 29 g

TURKEY, RICE AND CANTALOUPE SALAD



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Make and share this Turkey, Rice and Cantaloupe Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mercy

Categories     Poultry

Time 2h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups cooked rice, cooled to room temperature
2 cups diced cantaloupes
1 1/2 cups cooked turkey, cubed
1/4 cup tightly packed mint leaf
1/4 cup tightly packed parsley
1 clove garlic, halved
8 ounces plain nonfat yogurt
lettuce leaf
fresh fruit (to garnish) (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine rice, cantaloupe and turkey in large bowl.
  • Finely chop mint, parsley and garlic in food processor.
  • Add yogurt and blend.
  • Add to rice mixture; toss lightly.
  • Cover and chill 2 hours.
  • Serve on lettuce leaves.
  • Garnish with fresh fruit.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.6, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 41.1, Sodium 100.8, Carbohydrate 52.5, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 11.7, Protein 23.2

Tips:

  • Always wash and dry your romaine lettuce thoroughly before using it to prevent any contamination.
  • Use fresh, ripe tomatoes for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh tomatoes, you can use canned diced tomatoes, but be sure to drain them well before adding them to the salad.
  • To make the salad more flavorful, you can add some chopped fresh herbs, such as basil, oregano, or thyme.
  • If you want a more creamy dressing, you can add some sour cream or yogurt to the mayonnaise.
  • For a tangy dressing, you can add some lemon juice or vinegar.
  • Serve the salad immediately after making it, or store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours.

Conclusion:

Turkey rice and romaine salad is a delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover turkey from a holiday meal. The combination of flavors and textures in this salad is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this turkey rice and romaine salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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