Wild Rice Salad With Chicken Dried Cherries Goat Cheese Food

WILD RICE SALAD WITH CHICKEN, DRIED CHERRIES & GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook the wild rice blend according to package directions. Fluff with a fork. Transfer the rice to a large bowl to cool.
• Add the chicken, kale, dried cherries and goat cherries, and stir gently to combine.
• Pour in the dressing and toss to coat. Serve.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder and rosemary.
• While whisking, slowly pour in the olive oil. Whisk until combined.

WILD RICE AND CHANTERELLE SALAD WITH DRIED FRUIT, GOAT CHEESE, AND WALNUTS

Steps:

• To prepare the rice: Wash the rice under cold water for 2 minutes. Bring 8 cups of water to a boil and add the salt, bay leaf, and thyme. Add the washed rice to the boiling water and simmer for 40 minutes, or until tender. Drain the rice and remove the bay leaf and thyme; let cool. (This can be done 1 day ahead of time and refrigerated.) You should have 7 cups cooked rice.
• In a large skillet, heat the grapeseed or canola oil over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 6 minutes, or until lightly browned. Remove from heat, drain well, and set aside.
• To make the vinaigrette: In a small bowl whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, shallots, fennel, cumin, thyme, and pepper and season with salt. Add the dried fruits.
• In a salad bowl, combine the cooled wild rice, cooked mushrooms, and walnuts. Toss with the vinaigrette and fruits.
• To serve, portion the salad onto a large platter, top with the greens, and sprinkle with the goat cheese.

WILD RICE SALAD WITH DRIED CHERRIES

Steps:

• Prepare rice mix by following the package directions; allow to cool.
• In a mixing bowl, combine the next 3 ingredients.
• In a smaller bowl, mix together the soy sauce, water, sugar, and vinegar; stir until the sugar dissolves.
• Add rice and soy sauce mixture to the apple mixture.
• Toss gently to coat.
• Add peanuts; toss gently.

CHERRY WILD RICE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. For dressing, in a blender, combine the sugar, oil, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic and ginger; cover and process until blended. , Pour over rice mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Just before serving, stir in the cashews.