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Chicken and Wild Rice Salad

Crunchy, sweet, tangy, nutty, chewy, this chicken and wild rice salad has it all!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 368 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American , Vegan

Ingredients

For the Salad
  • 2 cups cooked wild rice
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked diced boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 2 green onions sliced thin
  • 1 apple diced
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/3 cup chopped unsalted cashews
Vinaigrette
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

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  1. Cook the wild rice according to package instructions, let it cool to room temperature, and then add it to a serving bowl.
  2. To the rice add the remaining salad ingredients.
  3. In a small bowl or jar combine all of the vinaigrette ingredients and whisk or shake them together until thoroughly combined. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and stir everything together until combined.
  4. Taste for seasoning and add additional salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately or chill in the fridge until ready to serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 368kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 8g Cholesterol 45mg (15%) Sodium 188mg (8%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 22g (44%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 368

% Daily Value*

Calories 368kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 47g 16%
Protein 22g 44%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g 47%
Cholesterol 45mg 15%
Sodium 188mg 8%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 22g 44%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.