Asian-Style Wild Rice and Chicken or Turkey Salad |
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Prep Time: 180 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 180 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Plan ahead the salad needs to chill for about 2 hours before serving. This will serve 3-4 people but can easily be doubled Ingredients:
1/4 cup vegetable oil |
3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil |
3 tablespoons lemon juice |
3 tablespoons soy sauce |
1 tablespoon sugar |
1/2 teaspoon ginger powder |
1 teaspoon fresh minced garlic (optional) |
1 1/2 cups cooked wild rice |
2 cups chopped cooked chicken (or use turkey) |
1/4 cup sliced water chestnuts (or to taste) |
1 small onion, chopped |
2 celery ribs, finely chopped |
1 1/2 cups fresh snow peas (lightly steamed, or use frozen thawed) |
salt and black pepper |
1 cup crispy chow mein noodles (optional or to taste) |
green onion, chopped |
Directions:
1. For the dressing; whisk all ingredients together until the sugar is completey dissolved; let stand at room temperature for 45 minutes to blend flavors (or chill overnight) before using.
2. For the salad; Place the cooked wild rice, cooked chicken or turkey, water chestnuts, chopped onion, celery and snow peas in a large glass salad bowl; toss to combine.
3. Pour the dressing over; toss to combine well and chill for about 2 hours.
4. Just before serving, toss again and season with salt and black pepper.
5. Sprinkle with crispy noodles and green onions.
6. Delicious!
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