Wild Rice Salad with Chicken, Dried Cherries & Goat Cheese

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4.5

6 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr

  • Servings

    6 Servings

  • Calories

    263 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Wild Rice Salad with Chicken, Dried Cherries & Goat Cheese

This tasty salad has a fantastic combination of sweet and savory flavors, and is easy to throw together on a weeknight.

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Ingredients

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The Salad:

  • 1 cup wild rice blend
  • water follow package instructions
  • 6 ounces cooked skinless chicken breasts shredded
  • 2 cups chopped kale stems removed
  • ½ cup dried tart cherries
  • 2 ounces soft goat cheese crumbled

The Dressing:

  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon crushed dried rosemary
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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Instructions

The Salad:

  1. Cook the wild rice blend according to package directions. Fluff with a fork. Transfer the rice to a large bowl to cool.
  2. Add the chicken, kale, dried cherries and goat cherries, and stir gently to combine.
  3. Pour in the dressing and toss to coat. Serve.

The Dressing:

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder and rosemary.
  2. While whisking, slowly pour in the olive oil. Whisk until combined.

Notes

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Nutrition Information

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Serving 1Cup Calories 263kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 22mg (7%) Sodium 91mg (4%) Potassium 334mg (10%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 2695IU (54%) Vitamin C 27.1mg (30%) Calcium 61mg (6%) Iron 1.4mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 263 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Cup
Calories 263kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 22mg 7%
Sodium 91mg 4%
Potassium 334mg 7%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 2695IU 54%
Vitamin C 27.1mg 30%
Calcium 61mg 6%
Iron 1.4mg 8%

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

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