SMOKED TURKEY AND WILD RICE SALAD

Smoked Turkey and Wild Rice Salad image

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 3/4 cups water
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup brown rice
1/3 cup wild rice, rinsed and drained
8 ounces smoked turkey breast, cut into bite-size pieces
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
1/4 cup sliced green onion
1/4 cup pitted dates, snipped
2 medium pears or 2 medium apples, cored and chopped
1/3 cup frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons snipped fresh tarragon (or 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon, crushed)
lettuce leaf

Steps:

In a saucepan, bring the water, salt, and pepper to a boil.
Stir in brown rice and wild rice; return to boiling.
Lower heat and simmer, covered, for about 45 minutes or until rices are tender and liquid is absorbed.
Let stand, covered for 5 minutes.
Add in smoked turkey, celery, green onions, and dates; cover and refrigerate for 2-6 hours.
Before serving, stir in pears or apples into rice mixture; season to taste with salt/pepper.
To make dressing: mix together the apple juice concentrate, vinegar, and tarragon.
Drizzle dressing over rice mixture; toss to coat.
Serve on lettuce lined plates or bowls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.8, Fat 1.5, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 26.9, Sodium 745.9, Carbohydrate 60.7, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 25.2, Protein 16.6