SMOKED CHICKEN AND WILD RICE SALAD

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Smoked Chicken And Wild Rice Salad image

Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     weekday, salads and dressings, side dish

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 cups cranberries
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
Pinch of coarse salt
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon tarragon vinegar
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
3 cups cooked wild rice
1/2 cup minced red and/or green bell pepper
3 tablespoons minced shallot
Grated zest of two lemons
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup peanut oil
Coarse and freshly ground black pepper
2 quarts mixed lettuces, washed and dried
1 pound smoked chicken, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Stir all ingredients for the cranberry vinaigrette together in a small saucepan. Cover and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the cranberries pop, about 10 minutes. Lightly crush the cranberries in their juice and set the sauce aside to cool.
  • Whisk together the ingredients for the tarragon vinaigrette and set aside. Combine the wild rice, bell pepper, shallot, lemon zest, lemon juice and oil. Season with salt and pepper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • When ready to serve, toss the lettuces with the tarragon vinaigrette and arrange on one side of each chilled plate. Place the wild rice in the center of the plate and arrange the slices of chicken on the opposite side. Spoon the cranberry vinaigrette over the chicken slices and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 456, UnsaturatedFat 20 grams, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 19 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 791 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Foysal Islam
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I'm not a big fan of wild rice, but I really enjoyed this salad. The smoked chicken and fresh vegetables made up for it.


Musawar Khan
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love the smoky flavor of the chicken and the crunch of the vegetables.


Sherry Simmons
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I made this salad for my family and they all loved it. It's a great way to get them to eat more vegetables.


Xabik Acharya
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This is a delicious and healthy salad that's perfect for a light lunch or dinner. I love the combination of smoked chicken, wild rice, and fresh vegetables.


Shifa Afridi
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's perfect for a potluck or a summer barbecue.


Karunarathna Bulathsinhalagedon
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover smoked chicken. It's also a great make-ahead meal. I made it the night before and it was even better the next day.


Ch muslim M shabbir
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I'm not a huge fan of smoked chicken, but I really enjoyed this salad. The flavors were well-balanced and the salad was very refreshing. I would definitely make this again.


Hamid
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This is one of my favorite summer salads. It's light and refreshing, but still filling. The smoked chicken adds a delicious smoky flavor. I also love the addition of wild rice, which gives the salad a nice nutty flavor.


Matsakatsi Tsakatsi
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I made this salad for a party last weekend and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the fact that it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Billie McKelvey
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This smoked chicken and wild rice salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. The combination of smoked chicken, wild rice, and fresh vegetables is flavorful and refreshing. I highly recommend this recip