Classic Minnesota Wild Rice Salad Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Additional: 2hrs

Total: 2hrs45 mins

Servings: 10

Yield: 10 servings

Classic Minnesota Wild Rice Salad Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup wild rice

4 cups chicken broth

3 cups cubed

cooked chicken

2 cups seedless red grapes

1 cup roasted salted cashews

1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts

drained

2 cups mayonnaise

1 ½ teaspoons seasoned salt

1 teaspoon soy sauce

¼ teaspoon curry powder

Salad

Directions

Step 1

Bring the wild rice and chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low cover and simmer until the rice is tender but not mushy 30 to 45 minutes. Drain off any excess liquid fluff the rice with a fork and cook uncovered 5 minutes more. Remove from heat and let the rice cool thoroughly in refrigerator about 1 hour.

Step 2

Transfer wild rice to a large salad bowl and toss with cooked chicken grapes cashews and water chestnuts. Whisk mayonnaise seasoned salt soy sauce and curry powder in a separate bowl. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss again. Chill thoroughly at least 1 hour or overnight for best flavor.

Nutritional Information

Classic Minnesota Wild Rice Salad Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:10

Calories: 514.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 11.4g 23%

Carbohydrates: 23.1g 7%

Dietary Fiber: 2g 8%

Sugars: 7.4g

Fat: 43.4g 67%

Saturated Fat: 7.1g 35%

Cholesterol: 37.7mg 13%

Vitamin A Iu: 197.1IU 4%

Niacin Equivalents: 5.3mg 41%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 33%

Vitamin C: 3.8mg 6%

Folate: 26.3mcg 7%

Calcium: 21.6mg 2%

Iron: 1.8mg 10%

Magnesium: 58.4mg 21%

Potassium: 271.1mg 8%

Sodium: 529.1mg 21%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 10%

Calories From Fat: 390.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.