Best Curried Smoked Chicken And Wild Rice Salad Recipes

CONTEST-WINNING CURRIED RICE SALAD

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Rice is truly one of the world's most versatile foods. Arkansas is the top rice-producing state in the country, so this recipe surely represents our region.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 can (20 ounces) pineapple tidbits
2 cups cooked rice, cooled
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/3 cup raisins
1/4 cup chopped green onions
2/3 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
3/4 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Lettuce leaves, optional

Steps:

Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set aside 1 cup pineapple and 3 tablespoons juice (refrigerate remaining pineapple and juice for another use). , In a large bowl, combine the rice, chicken, celery, almonds, raisins, green onions and reserved pineapple. , In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, curry powder, salt and reserved juice. Gently stir into rice mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. serve in a lettuce-lined bowl if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337 calories, Fat 20g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 260mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

SMOKED CHICKEN AND WILD RICE SALAD

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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories weekday, salads and dressings, side dish

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups cranberries
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
Pinch of coarse salt
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon tarragon vinegar
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
3 cups cooked wild rice
1/2 cup minced red and/or green bell pepper
3 tablespoons minced shallot
Grated zest of two lemons
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup peanut oil
Coarse and freshly ground black pepper
2 quarts mixed lettuces, washed and dried
1 pound smoked chicken, thinly sliced

Steps:

Stir all ingredients for the cranberry vinaigrette together in a small saucepan. Cover and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the cranberries pop, about 10 minutes. Lightly crush the cranberries in their juice and set the sauce aside to cool.
Whisk together the ingredients for the tarragon vinaigrette and set aside. Combine the wild rice, bell pepper, shallot, lemon zest, lemon juice and oil. Season with salt and pepper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
When ready to serve, toss the lettuces with the tarragon vinaigrette and arrange on one side of each chilled plate. Place the wild rice in the center of the plate and arrange the slices of chicken on the opposite side. Spoon the cranberry vinaigrette over the chicken slices and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 456, UnsaturatedFat 20 grams, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 19 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 791 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CHICKEN AND WILD RICE SALAD

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Categories Salad Chicken Fruit Quick & Easy Lunch Buffet Apple Celery Fall Potluck Wild Rice Gourmet Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 cups water
1 cup wild rice
1 1/2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup Sherry vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 cups cubed (1/2 inch) cooked chicken (about 1 3/4 pound)
2 celery ribs, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices (2 cups)
1 medium red onion, finely chopped (1 cup)
2 Granny Smith apples, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Steps:

Bring water to a boil in a 2-quart heavy saucepan, then add rice and 1 teaspoon salt. Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, until rice is tender and most grains are split open, 1 to 1 1/4 hours. Drain well and cool.
Whisk together oil, vinegar, mustard, remaining salt (or to taste), and pepper.
Combine rice with remaining ingredients in a large bowl, then gently toss with vinaigrette.

CURRIED CHICKEN AND RICE SALAD

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Provided by Shula Udoff

Categories Chicken Herb Poultry Rice Quick & Easy Pea Spring Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 teaspoons curry powder
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-wide strips
4 cups cooked long-grain white rice (about 1 1/3 cups raw), cooled
1 10-ounce package frozen petit peas, thawed
1 7-ounce jar roasted red peppers, drained, chopped
1/2 cup golden raisins or dried currants
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons ground cumin

Steps:

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and curry powder and sauté 5 minutes. Add chicken and sauté until cooked through, about 4 minutes. Transfer to large bowl and cool. Mix in rice, peas, bell peppers, raisins and cilantro.
Whisk remaining 3/4 cup oil, vinegar and cumin in small bowl to blend. Add enough dressing to salad to season to taste; toss well. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.)