Hunter Wild Rice And Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Hunter Wild Rice And Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 2/3 cups wild rice; 3 1/3 cups water; 1 (6 1/4 ounce) package chicken rice pilaf mix, pilaf; 4 1/2 cups coarsely chopped cooked chicken (about 1-1/2 lbs); 1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into thin bite-size strips; 8 ounces fresh pea pods, trimmed, strings removed, and pods cut into thin bite-size strips; 1 cup bottled lemon-pepper salad dressing; 1/4 cup bottled French dressing; 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 bunches green onions, cut into thin strips* (about 10 total); fresh pea pods (optional)

Servings: persons

1 2/3 cups wild rice
3 1/3 cups water
1 (6 1/4 ounce) package chicken rice pilaf mix, pilaf
4 1/2 cups coarsely chopped cooked chicken (about 1-1/2 lbs)
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into thin bite-size strips
8 ounces fresh pea pods, trimmed, strings removed, and pods cut into thin bite-size strips
1 cup bottled lemon-pepper salad dressing
1/4 cup bottled French dressing
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 bunches green onions, cut into thin strips* (about 10 total)
fresh pea pods (optional)

1
Rinse wild rice well.
2
Bring water to boiling in a large saucepan. Add wild rice.
3
Return to boiling; reduce heat.
4
Simmer, covered, about 40 minutes or until most of the water is absorbed and rice is tender.
5
Drain, if necessary.
6
Meanwhile, cook rice pilaf according to the package directions.
7
Combine wild rice, rice pilaf, chicken, sweet pepper, and pea pods strips in a large bowl.
8
Stir together salad dressings and black pepper in a small bowl.
9
Pour over rice mixture.
10
Stir gently to mix. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours.
11
To serve, arrange green onions around edges of 6-8 chilled salad plates.
12
Spoon rice mixture into center.
13
Garnish each plate with additional pea pods, if desired.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 2/3 cups wild rice, 3 1/3 cups water, 1 (6 1/4 ounce) package chicken rice pilaf mix, pilaf, 4 1/2 cups coarsely chopped cooked chicken (about 1-1/2 lbs), and more.

Yes, Hunter Wild Rice And Chicken 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Hunter Wild Rice And Chicken Salad

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