Piquant Turkey Wild Rice Salad No Mayo Recipes

PIQUANT TURKEY-WILD RICE SALAD (NO MAYO)

Steps:

• Mix together the rice and barley in a large salad bowl.
• Toss with the turkey, onion, beans, parsley and pepper.
• Shake the dressing ingredients in a covered jar and toss with the salad to coat.
• Serve immediately or refrigerate until serving.

TURKEY AND WILD RICE SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, bring 3 1/2 cups of the stock or water to boil. Add salt to taste and the wild rice. When the water returns to a boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer 40 to 45 minutes until the rice is tender and has begun to splay. Taste the rice to make sure it's tender; if so, drain and transfer to a large bowl. Add the remaining salad ingredients, except the pomegranate seeds.
• While the rice is cooking, make the dressing. Whisk together the lemon juice, vinegar, salt to taste, mustard and garlic. Whisk in the oils, taste and adjust seasonings. Toss with the warm rice and the remaining salad ingredients. Arrange the pomegranate seeds on top, and serve.

A DILLY POTATO SALAD, NO MAYO

Steps:

• Place potatoes large saucepan.
• Add water to cover.
• Bring to boil; cook until potatoes are just tender.
• Add beans; cook 2 minutes.
• Drain; cool slightly.
• Mix potatoes, beans, olives, celery and onion in large bowl.
• Whisk remaining ingredients in small bowl. Add to vegetables; toss to coat.
• Refrigerate at least 4 hours or until ready to serve.
• Stir before serving.

TURKEY, WILD RICE AND CRANBERRY SALAD

Steps:

• Bring 3 cups water, wild rice and 1/2 tsp salt to boil in heavy medium saucepan.
• Cover and cook over medium-low heat until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 55 minutes.
• Cool rice completely.
• Set aside.
• Combine cranberries and remaining 1 tbsp water in heavy small saucepan.
• Cook over medium-low heat until cranberries just begin to soften, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes.
• Add sugar and cook over high heat until sugar is dissolved and cranberries are tender, about 5 minutes.
• Transfer to plate and refrigerate until chilled.
• Steam carrots until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes.
• Rinse carrot with cold water to cool.
• Whisk olive oil, lemon juice and garlic to blend in small bowl.
• Season dressing with salt and pepper.
• Combine rice, carrot, turkey, celery, parsley, onion and raisins in large bowl.
• Pour dressing over.
• Add cranberries and toss thoroughly.
• (Can be prepared 8 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Line 6 plates with lettuce leaves.
• Divide salad among plates and serve.

PIQUANT CHEESE SALAD (NO MAYO OR PASTA)

Steps:

• In a serving bowl, mix cubed cheese, onion rings, diced salami, diced tomato & sliced gherkins.
• In a separate bowl, combine brown sugar, pineapple juice, Tabasco, pepper, olive oil & diced pineapple chunks. (I use a glass jar w/a tight lid & just shake to combine).
• Just b4 serving, toss salad in dressing & serve garnished w/chopped chives as desired.
• NOTE: To make ahead & avoid a mushy cheese effect, follow same prep except DO NOT include diced cheese in the mix of Step 1. Store the cheese ready to use in a sandwich bag or refrigerator container & combine w/salad ingredients at the same time the dressing is added just before serving.

TURKEY-WILD RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook wild rice in water as directed on package. Place cooked wild rice in colander or strainer; rinse with cold water 5 minutes to chill.
• Sprinkle turkey with seasoned salt and marjoram. Spray 10-inch skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Cook turkey in skillet 4 to 6 minutes, turning once, until no longer pink in center. Cut into 2-inch pieces.
• In large bowl, mix cooked wild rice, walnuts, cranberries, onions and salt. Carefully stir in raspberries.
• On 4 plates, arrange lettuce leaves. Top with rice mixture. Arrange warm turkey on rice mixture. Drizzle with dressing.

MED STYLE POTATO SALAD (NO MAYO)

Steps:

• Bring a pot of water to a steady boil, season with a pinch or two of salt. Add the potatoes and cook for about 12-15 minutes, check them after 10 minutes to see how they're doing.
• Meanwhile whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper, and garlic is using.
• Once the potatoes are cooked, cool them off fully in either an ice water bath or by running under cold water. Drain and pat them dry.
• Add the potatoes, green onions, sun-dried tomatoes, black olives and herbs into a mixing bowl and mix gently (I find my hands work best here). Adjust seasoning and serve, best at room temperature.