Wild Rice Chicken Salad Recipe

Wild Rice Chicken Salad Recipe Wild Rice Chicken Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Rating 4

"Juicy red grapes, crunchy cashews and water chestnuts and a touch of tarragon make this wild rice salad a big hit at our family reunion," reports Mary Ann Morgan of Powder Springs, Georgia. "I fix it often at home for potluck dinners."

This recipe is:

Healthy

Quick

Diabetic Friendly

  • Rate
  • Print
  • Grocery List
  • Recipe Box
  • My Savings
  • Email
[X]

Rate Wild Rice Chicken Salad Recipe

Click on stars to rate
 

Would you make this recipe again?
[X]
Wild Rice Chicken Salad Recipe
  • Prep: 10 min. + chilling
  • Yield: 7 Servings
10 10

Ingredients

  • 2-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
  • 3 cups cooked wild rice
  • 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
  • 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
  • 2/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup fat-free milk
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup halved seedless red grapes
  • 1/4 cup salted cashew halves

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine the chicken, rice, water chestnuts and green onions. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, milk, lemon juice, salt, tarragon and pepper. Pour over chicken mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours. Just before serving, fold in grapes and sprinkle with cashews. Yield: 7 servings.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1 cup) equals 303 calories, 13 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 51 mg cholesterol, 435 mg sodium, 28 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 20 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat.

Originally published as Wild Rice Chicken Salad in Light & Tasty April/May 2002, p48

Full-Bodied White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a full-bodied white wine such as Chardonnay or Viognier.

Recipe Slideshows

Browse slideshows featuring our best recipes, holiday ideas, easy how-tos, cooking tips, and more!

Get Recipes >

Top 10 Recipes

A collection of our favorite, highest-rated recipes—including the best dessert, dinner and holiday recipes.

Get Recipes >

Reviews for Wild Rice Chicken Salad

Wild Rice Chicken Salad Recipe

Wild Rice Chicken Salad

Tell us what you think of this recipe.
Did you modify it? Would you make it again? Rate it today! >

(1-2) of 2 reviews

Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2011 by gofffam

I use couscous instead of the wild rice - this is great! I eat it for a meal at work! I have make this at least 2 dozen times and love it!

Reviewed on Sep. 13, 2011 by RFM

I put over only 1hour and it tastes goooood!

 
 

July 4th Recipes

July 4th Recipes
Advertise with us
ADVERTISEMENT
Advertise with us ADVERTISEMENT

Follow Us

Advertise with us ADVERTISEMENT