Curried Wild Rice Salad Recipes

CURRIED SMOKED CHICKEN AND WILD RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Make the dressing:
• In a blender or food processor blend the garlic, the vinegar, the lemon juice, the curry powder, the chutney, and salt and pepper to taste until the mixture is smooth. With the motor running add the oil in a stream, add the sour cream and the water, adding additional water if necessary to reach the desired consistency, and blend the dressing until it is combined well. Transfer the dressing to a small bowl and stir in the coriander. The dressing may be made 1 day in advance and kept covered and chilled.
• Make the wild rice mixture:
• In a large heavy saucepan combine the wild rice with the water and the salt and simmer it, covered, for 45 to 50 minutes, until it is tender and all the water is absorbed. Transfer the wild rice to a large bowl and add the vinegar, the oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Toss the mixture well and let it cool completely. The wild rice mixture may be prepared up to this point 1 day in advance and kept covered and chilled. Stir in the scallions and the raisins.
• Cut the chicken into 3/4-inch pieces. Spoon the wild rice mixture onto one side of a large shallow serving dish, arrange the chicken on the other half, and arrange the mâche decoratively down the middle. Serve the dressing separately. (Alternatively, the wild rice mixture, the chicken, and the dressing may be tossed together in a large serving bowl and garnish with the mâche.)

CURRIED LENTIL, WILD RICE AND ORZO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the wild rice in a large, covered pot of boiling, salted water, for 10 minutes.
• Add the lentils and boil for 20 minutes.
• Add the orzo and boil for about 5 minutes, or until just tender.
• Drain well and transfer to a large bowl.
• Add the currants and onions and set aside.
• Dressing: Whisk all ingredients together in a small bowl.
• Pour over the rice mixture and toss gently.
• Let the salad cool completely, then cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or better, over night.
• Sprinkle on the almonds just before serving.

WILD RICE SALAD WITH CURRY DRESSING

Steps:

• Add the chicken broth, rice and seasoning packet to a saucepan. Let come to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20-25 minutes or until liquid has evaporated and rice is soft.
• Soak raisins in 1 cup of hot water for 10 minutes, then drain.
• To toast pecans, arrange them in a shallow baking tray and cook for 10 to 15 minutes in a 350 degree oven, checking after 8 minutes.
• Once the rice is ready, transfer it to your serving bowl, add the green onions, raisins, pecans, and beans, and stir gently.
• To prepare Curry dressing add mayonnaise, curry powder, honey, apple cider vinegar, ground red pepper, prepared Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce in a small bowl & stir thoroughly.
• Serve with a dollop of Curry dressing on a bed of lettuce leaves.

CURRIED WILD RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine honey, vinegar, salad oil (may add more) and curry powder, whisking until well blended. Cook rice according to box directions and cool. Add remaining ingredients and pour dressing over all. Chill 2 hours minimum, or up to 1 day.