Wild Rice Salad

This wild rice salad is easy to make and tastes wonderful. You can use either turkey or chicken. You can serve it plain, on salad greens, or in a pita; it's very versatile. If in season, try substituting black cherries for the grapes.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 221 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 (6 ounce) package wild rice
• ¾ cup light mayonnaise
• 1 cup seedless red grapes
• ¼ cup diced green onion
• 2 cups cooked, cubed turkey meat
• 6 ounces blanched slivered almonds

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cook rice according to package directions. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.

Step 2

Whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Stir in rice, turkey, onion, and grapes until evenly coated with dressing. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.

Step 3

Sprinkle slivered almonds over salad before serving.