WILD RICE SALAD

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Since I spend part of my summers in northern Minnesota near the wild rice fields. I have tried many recipes featuring this delicious, nutty-flavored grain in the past 46 years. This salad is often requested by family and friends! -Florence Jacoby, Granite Falls, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup uncooked wild rice
Seasoned salt, optional
2 cups diced cooked chicken
1-1/2 cups halved green grapes
1 cup sliced water chestnuts, drained
3/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 cup cashews, optional
Lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions, omitting salt or substituting seasoned salt if desired. Drain well; cool to room temperature. Spoon into a large bowl; add chicken, grapes, water chestnuts and mayonnaise. Toss gently with a fork. Cover and chill., Just before serving, add cashews if desired. Serve on lettuce leaves or line a bowl with lettuce leaves and fill with salad.

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Ali Hosen
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This was a great recipe! I followed it exactly and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Leonel Salguero
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I love this salad! It's so healthy and flavorful. I make it all the time.


Qudrat Nazari
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This salad is delicious! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. It's a great make-ahead dish, too.


Muhammad Ansar jaan
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I'm not usually a fan of wild rice, but this salad converted me! The dressing is so flavorful and the cranberries and walnuts add a nice crunch. I'll be making this again for sure.


Ashmaya Rai
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This wild rice salad was a hit at my last potluck! I loved the combination of flavors and textures, and it was so easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again.


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