Blue Cheese, Turkey, And Rice Salad Recipe

Name: Blue Cheese, Turkey, And Rice Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups water; 1 (6-ounce) package wild rice; 1 medium-size sweet red pepper; 3 cups trimmed, chopped fresh spinach leaves; 1 3/4 cups chopped cooked turkey breast; 1/2 cup thinly sliced celery; 2 tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted; 3 ounces blue cheese, crumbled; 1/4 cup white wine vinegar; 3 tablespoons canned low-sodium chicken broth, undiluted; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 2 teaspoons hot sauce; 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; 12 large spinach leaves

Servings: persons

3 cups water
1 (6-ounce) package wild rice
1 medium-size sweet red pepper
3 cups trimmed, chopped fresh spinach leaves
1 3/4 cups chopped cooked turkey breast
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
2 tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted
3 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons canned low-sodium chicken broth, undiluted
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons hot sauce
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
12 large spinach leaves

1
Combine water and rice in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 50 to 60 minutes or until rice is tender. Drain well; let cool.
2
Cut pepper in half lengthwise; remove and discard seeds and membrane. Place pepper, skin side up, on a baking sheet, and flatten with palm of hand. Broil 5 1/2 inches from heat (with electric oven door partially opened) 15 to 20 minutes or until charred. Place in ice water until cool; peel and discard skin. Dice pepper.
3
Combine rice, red pepper, chopped spinach, and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl; toss lightly.
4
Combine vinegar and next 5 ingredients in a jar; cover tightly, and shake vigorously. Pour vinegar mixture over rice mixture, and toss well. Cover and chill thoroughly.
5
To serve, place 3 spinach leaves on each of 4 plates. Top evenly with rice mixture.

570

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups water, 1 (6-ounce) package wild rice, 1 medium-size sweet red pepper, 3 cups trimmed, chopped fresh spinach leaves, and more.

Yes, Blue Cheese, Turkey, And Rice Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Blue Cheese, Turkey, And Rice Salad

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