Curried Chicken and Wild Rice Salad

Introducing a delectable culinary creation that will surely tantalize your taste buds: Wild Rice Chicken Salad! Bursting with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients, this recipe is perfect for lunch, snacks, or any occasion where you crave a satisfying dish that’s both delicious and nutritious.

Preparation Time: PT40M
Total Time: PT40M
Recipe Category: Lunch/Snacks
Keywords: Chicken, Poultry, Rice, Meat, < 60 Mins

“Link To Share” is your all-in-one marketing platform, making it easy and professional to direct your audience to everything you offer.

• Modern, customizable bio pages • Link shortening with advanced analytics • Interactive, brandable QR codes • Host static sites and manage your code • Multiple web tools to grow your business

Get started now and elevate your projects!

Ingredients:

• 2 red bell peppers
• 2 celery ribs
• 4 green onions
• 1 can sliced ripe olives
• 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
• 5 cups cooked wild rice mix
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• Salt to taste
• Lettuce leaves for serving

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 159.1
• Fat Content: 5.8g
• Saturated Fat Content: 1.4g
• Cholesterol Content: 52.5mg
• Sodium Content: 146.4mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 7.7g
• Fiber Content: 4.8g
• Sugar Content: 1.5g
• Protein Content: 19.2g
• Servings: 8

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Rice: Begin by cooking the wild rice mix according to the package directions until it’s perfectly tender and fluffy. Set it aside to cool slightly.

2. Prep the Ingredients: While the rice is cooking, finely dice the red bell peppers, celery ribs, and green onions. Drain the sliced ripe olives, ensuring to reserve 1/2 cup of the liquid.

3. Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, gently stir together the cooked wild rice, diced artichoke quarters, diced chicken, diced red bell peppers, diced celery, sliced green onions, and drained sliced ripe olives until well combined.

4. Prepare the Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together the reserved artichoke liquid, mayonnaise, curry powder, and salt until smooth and creamy.

5. Mix and Chill: Pour the prepared dressing over the rice mixture and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 8 hours to allow the flavors to meld together beautifully.

6. Serve and Enjoy: When you’re ready to serve, arrange fresh lettuce leaves on a platter or individual plates, and spoon generous portions of the chilled Wild Rice Chicken Salad over the lettuce.

This salad offers a delightful medley of textures and flavors, from the crispness of the vegetables to the savory goodness of the chicken, all enveloped in a creamy, curry-infused dressing. With its wholesome ingredients and satisfying taste, this Wild Rice Chicken Salad is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire. Whether enjoyed as a light lunch, a refreshing snack, or a side dish at gatherings, it’s bound to impress!