Chicken And Wild Rice Salad With Dried Cherries Recipes

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.

CHICKEN-WILD RICE SALAD WITH DRIED CHERRIES

Steps:

• Cook rice mix as directed on package, omitting butter. On large cookie sheet, spread rice evenly in thin layer. Let stand 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cool.
• Meanwhile, in large bowl, mix chicken, apple, bell pepper, celery, apricots and cherries. In small bowl, mix soy sauce, water, sugar and vinegar until sugar is dissolved.
• Add rice and soy sauce mixture to apple mixture; toss gently until coated. Add peanuts; toss gently.

WILD RICE SALAD WITH SUN-DRIED CHERRIES

Steps:

• Put the cherries or cranberries in a bowl, pour the wine over them and set aside to soak 2 to 3 hours.
• Put the rice and stock in a saucepan, bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook about 45 minutes, until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
• Drain the rice well and put it in a bowl. Drain the cherries and add them to the rice, along with the scallions and walnuts.
• Beat the vinegar and mustard together, beat in the oil, pour the dressing over the rice and toss. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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 CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the chicken, dried cherries, celery, nuts, mayonnaise, milk, salt and pepper and apple if desired. Toss together well and refrigerate until chilled. Serve on toasted cracked wheat bread or croissants.

CHICKEN WITH DRIED CHERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Place flour and salt in a bag-add chicken-shake to coat.
• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add chicken, cook 8 minutes on each side-depending on the size of the breasts-until done.
• Remove chicken and set aside, keeping warm.
• Add juice to skillet and the next 5 ingredients, bringing mixture to a boil.
• Cover and reduce heat, simmering for 5 minutes.
• Combine cornstarch and water-add to juice mixture.
• Bring to a boil and boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Remove from heat.
• Serve sauce with chicken.