Paula Deens Wild Rice Salad Recipes

WILD RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare the rice according to package directions without the package of seasoning. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
• In a large bowl combine the onions and tomatoes. Whisk together the oil, orange zest and juice and salt and pepper, to taste, in a small bowl. Pour the oil mixture over onions and tomatoes and add the cooled rice. Toss to combine, then cover the bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve. Can be served cold or at room temperature.

PAULA DEEN'S WILD RICE SALAD

Steps:

• In a 1-quart pot with a lid, bring 2 cups water and the salt to a boil.
• Add the rice and stir well.
• Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
• Drain excess liquid from the rice.
• Meanwhile, combine all the dressing ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake well. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• In a large bowl, combine the rice, artichoke hearts, peas, green pepper, green onions, tomatoes, reserved marinade, and half of the dressing.
• Toss well.
• Cover and chill or eat at room temperature.
• Just before serving, toss again and taste.
• Add some of the remaining dressing, if desired.
• Sprinkle with the almonds and serve.

WILD RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Dressing:
• Combine oil, vinegar, cheese, sugar, celery seed, pepper, dry mustard, paprika, garlic and 1 teaspoon salt in a jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake well. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• In a 1-quart pot with a lid, bring 2 cups water and the 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil. Add the rice and stir well. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Drain excess liquid from the rice.
• In a large bowl, combine the rice, artichoke hearts, peas, green pepper, green onions, tomatoes, reserved marinade and half of the dressing. Toss well. Cover and chill or eat at room temperature. Just before serving, toss again and taste. Add some of the remaining dressing, if desired. Sprinkle with the almonds and serve.

PAULA DEEN'S CHICKEN AND WILD RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Cook rice according to package directions and spoon into greased 2 quart casserole dish.
• Layer chopped chicken over top of rice.
• Mix soup, mayonnaise and curry powder and pour over chicken.
• Top with dry stuffing mix and dot evenly with butter.
• Bake for 30 minutes, or until bubbly.