ORANGE-WILD RICE SALAD WITH SMOKED TURKEY

Orange-Wild Rice Salad with Smoked Turkey image

For picnics and potlucks, we make a salad of smoked turkey, wild rice and dried cherries. The citrus dressing is refreshing and light. -Sharon Tipton, Casselberry, FL

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 packages (2-3/4 ounces each) quick-cooking wild rice
1/2 pound deli smoked turkey, cubed (about 1-3/4 cups)
1 cup orange sections
1 celery rib, chopped
1/3 cup dried cherries
DRESSING:
6 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Steps:

Cook wild rice according to package directions. Transfer to a large bowl; cool completely., Add turkey, oranges, celery and cherries to cooled rice. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, until cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 678mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 19g protein.