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Chicken Wild Rice Salad

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This Chicken Wild Rice Salad is a comforting yet refreshing dish that balances earthy flavors with creamy richness. The base of cooked wild rice provides a chewy, nutty texture, while diced chicken adds substantial protein. Crisp water chestnuts and halved green grapes introduce delightful bursts of crunch and sweetness, cutting through the richness of the mayonnaise-based dressing. Infused with fresh tarragon, lemon juice, and a hint of pepper, the flavor profile is aromatic and bright. This versatile salad is perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a hearty side dish for dinner. It tastes even better after chilling, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8
Calories: 954.2
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
This Chicken Wild Rice Salad is a comforting yet refreshing dish that balances earthy flavors with creamy richness. The base of cooked wild rice provides a chewy, nutty texture, while diced chicken adds substantial protein. Crisp water chestnuts and halved green grapes introduce delightful bursts of crunch and sweetness, cutting through the richness of the mayonnaise-based dressing. Infused with fresh tarragon, lemon juice, and a hint of pepper, the flavor profile is aromatic and bright. This versatile salad is perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a hearty side dish for dinner. It tastes even better after chilling, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully.
Ingredients
  • 2/3 cups Mayonnaise
  • 1 cans Water chestnuts, drained
  • 1/3 cups Milk
  • 1/2 teaspoons Salt
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
  • 1/8 teaspoons Pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoons Tarragon, crumbled
  • 1/2 lbs Seedless green grapes,halved
  • 3 cups Cooked cubed chicken
  • 1 cups Salted cashews
  • 3 cups Cooked wild rice 1 Grape clusters
  • 1/3 cups Green onion, finely sliced
Directions
  1. 1
    In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, milk, lemon juice, and crumbled tarragon until smooth and well-combined. Set the dressing aside.
  2. 2
    Ensure the wild rice and chicken are cooked and cooled to room temperature.
  3. 3
    In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed chicken, cooked wild rice, drained water chestnuts, finely sliced green onion, salt, and pepper.
  4. 4
    Pour the prepared mayonnaise dressing over the chicken and rice mixture. Gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.
  5. 5
    Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 2 to 3 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
  6. 6
    Just before serving, gently fold in the halved seedless green grapes and salted cashews to maintain their texture.
  7. 7
    Transfer the salad to a serving dish and garnish with additional grape clusters for presentation.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 954.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 52.4g81%
Saturated Fat 10.7g54%
Cholesterol 166.2mg56%
Sodium 318.3mg14%
Total Carbohydrate 54.0g18%
Dietary Fiber 1.1g5%
Sugars 2.0g
Protein 54.8g110%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chicken, wild rice, salad, tarragon, grapes, cashews, water chestnuts, mayonnaise, picnic, side dish, potluck, creamy, protein, lunch, chilled salad
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