Curried Smoked Chicken And Wild Rice Salad Recipes

CURRIED SMOKED CHICKEN AND WILD RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Make the dressing:
• In a blender or food processor blend the garlic, the vinegar, the lemon juice, the curry powder, the chutney, and salt and pepper to taste until the mixture is smooth. With the motor running add the oil in a stream, add the sour cream and the water, adding additional water if necessary to reach the desired consistency, and blend the dressing until it is combined well. Transfer the dressing to a small bowl and stir in the coriander. The dressing may be made 1 day in advance and kept covered and chilled.
• Make the wild rice mixture:
• In a large heavy saucepan combine the wild rice with the water and the salt and simmer it, covered, for 45 to 50 minutes, until it is tender and all the water is absorbed. Transfer the wild rice to a large bowl and add the vinegar, the oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Toss the mixture well and let it cool completely. The wild rice mixture may be prepared up to this point 1 day in advance and kept covered and chilled. Stir in the scallions and the raisins.
• Cut the chicken into 3/4-inch pieces. Spoon the wild rice mixture onto one side of a large shallow serving dish, arrange the chicken on the other half, and arrange the mâche decoratively down the middle. Serve the dressing separately. (Alternatively, the wild rice mixture, the chicken, and the dressing may be tossed together in a large serving bowl and garnish with the mâche.)

WILD RICE CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Cook rice mix according to package directions.
• Drain artichoke quarters, reserving 1/2 cup liquid.
• Stir together rice, artichokes, chicken, and next 4 ingredients.
• Stir together artichoke liquid, mayo, curry powder, and salt; toss with rice mixture.
• Cover and chill 8 hours.
• Serve on lettuce leaf.

CHICKEN & WILD RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare rice according to package directions, chill.
• In a small mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, and chicken.
• Stir in cooked rice.
• Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Stir in cashews and serve on lettuce leaf.
• Garnish with alfalfa sprouts.
• You may use low-fat mayonnaise and sour cream.