This wild rice salad is easy to make and tastes wonderful. You can use either turkey or chicken. You can serve it plain, on salad greens, or in a pita; it’s very versatile. If in season, try substituting black cherries for the grapes.
Prep Time::20 mins
Cook Time::40 mins
Additional Time:: 1 hr
Total Time:: 2 hrs
Servings::12
Ingredients
1 (6 ounce) package wild rice
¾ cup light mayonnaise
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon white sugar
salt and pepper to taste
2 cups cooked, cubed turkey meat
¼ cup diced green onion
1 cup seedless red grapes
6 ounces blanched slivered almonds
Directions
Cook rice according to package directions. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
Whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Stir in rice, turkey, onion, and grapes until evenly coated with dressing. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
Sprinkle slivered almonds over salad before serving.