CHICKEN AND WILD RICE SALAD

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This is the perfect recipe to make for lunch or brunch. It is elegant enough to serve at a bridal luncheon of any kind but easy enough to throw together if you're just having some friends over. It also makes an easy weeknight dinner - especially in the summer when you don't feel like cooking. It can be made ahead (although don't add the green onions or tomatoes until just before serving or they might get a little soggy).

Provided by CFRP3473

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (6 ounce) package long grain and wild rice blend (Near East or Uncle Ben's)
2 cups chicken, cooked and cut up or shredded
3 green onions, sliced
10 cherry tomatoes, halved
1 (4 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and halved
1 (8 ounce) package mushrooms, sliced
1 tablespoon butter (optional)
1 -2 tablespoon dry sherry (optional)
1 cup firmly packed spinach, chopped
1 (12 ounce) bottle girard's light champagne vinaigrette, to taste (or your favorite salad dressing)

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions, omitting butter and using only 1 1/2 - 2 cups water. Cool.
  • Saute mushrooms in butter and sherry. (This step is totally optional). Add to rice mixture.
  • Add salad dressing to taste. If making the salad in advance, reserve a little salad dressing to add in just before serving.
  • Mix remaining ingredients and chill.
  • If making more than a couple of hours in advance, do not add the tomatoes or green onions until right before serving.
  • The recipe doubles and triples very easily, making it great for entertaining.

Kahrhon Figg
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This salad is a bit bland. I think it needs more seasoning.


Mario Westcott
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I've never made chicken and wild rice salad before, but this recipe was easy to follow. The salad turned out great.


shaheda parveen
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This salad is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. It's so delicious!


Ayoush Hd
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I'm not a big fan of mayonnaise, so I used Greek yogurt instead. It was just as good.


Cierra Richard
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Bryce Ketchum
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I made this salad for a party and everyone loved it. It was the first dish to disappear.


Mimran Cheena
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great. I highly recommend it.


Azan Javed
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck.


Michael Agyemang
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I'm not a big fan of wild rice, but this salad changed my mind. It's so good!


Awais Sial Jutt
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a healthy and delicious lunch option.


Konok Islam
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. The dressing is particularly good.


Zmaryalai Zaland
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful.


M Moeen
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This chicken and wild rice salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish. The combination of flavors and textures is perfect, and the salad is very filling.


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