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Wild Rice Salad



"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. Very versatile. If in season, try substituting black cherries for the grapes."
Original recipe yield: 12 servings.
Prep Time:
20 Minutes
Cook Time:
40 Minutes
Ready In:
2 Hours
Servings:
12

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 (6 ounce) package wild rice
  • 3/4 cup light mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups cooked, cubed turkey meat
  • 1/4 cup diced green onion
  • 1 cup seedless red grapes
  • 6 ounces blanched slivered almonds

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Cook rice according to package directions. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper. Stir in rice, turkey, onion and grapes until evenly coated with dressing. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
  3. Before serving, sprinkle slivered almonds over the top of the salad.