Wild Rice and Smoked Turkey Salad with Dried Cranberries and Toasted Hazelnuts Recipe

Name: Wild Rice and Smoked Turkey Salad with Dried Cranberries and Toasted Hazelnuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked wild rice, rinsed in warm water and drained; 1/2 cup canola or other flavorless vegetable oil; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 small garlic clove, minced; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 6 ounces sliced smoked turkey, cut into 1 x 1/8-inch slivers; 1 cup small seedless green grapes; 1/2 cup dried cranberries; 1/2 cup toasted and peeled hazelnuts (see Notes); 1/4 cup finely chopped Italian parsley; 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions (white and green parts)

Servings: persons

1 cup uncooked wild rice, rinsed in warm water and drained
1/2 cup canola or other flavorless vegetable oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
6 ounces sliced smoked turkey, cut into 1 x 1/8-inch slivers
1 cup small seedless green grapes
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup toasted and peeled hazelnuts (see Notes)
1/4 cup finely chopped Italian parsley
1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions (white and green parts)

1
Heat 3 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan; stir in the rice.
2
Cook, covered, over medium-low heat until tender, 35 to 55 minutes, depending on the rice.
3
Uncover and cook to evaporate any excess liquid; or let stand, covered, until any remaining water is absorbed.
4
Let cool to room temperature.
5
Whisk the oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and a grinding of black pepper in a large bowl.
6
Add the rice, turkey, grapes, cranberries, hazelnuts, parsley, and scallions; toss blend.
7
Taste and add more salt and pepper, if needed.
8
Serve at room temperature.

566

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup uncooked wild rice, rinsed in warm water and drained, 1/2 cup canola or other flavorless vegetable oil, 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 small garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Wild Rice and Smoked Turkey Salad with Dried Cranberries and Toasted Hazelnuts 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.

Wild Rice and Smoked Turkey Salad with Dried Cranberries and Toasted Hazelnuts

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