Orange Wild Rice Salad With Smoked Turkey Recipes

TURKEY WILD RICE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

WILD RICE AND SMOKED TURKEY SALAD

Steps:

• Put the wild rice in a mixing bowl, let cool and add the smoked poultry.
• Prepare the avocados and sprinkle with lemon juice to prevent discoloration. Add the cubes to the mixing bowl. Add the tomatoes, onion, vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper and parsley. Toss to blend and serve at room temperature.

SMOKED TURKEY WITH WILD RICE

Steps:

• For the stock: Remove the skin from the turkey. Remove the meat from the bones, cut the meat into a medium dice and reserve for later use. Place the bones in a large stock pot. Add 3 gallons water, the chicken base and liquid smoke. Simmer for 4 hours then strain through cheesecloth. Cool and then skim off the fat from the top of the liquid.
• For the soup: Roast the red peppers. Place the peppers under the broiler until the skins become charred. Then place the peppers in a container and cover with a lid. Sweat the peppers until the skin peels off easily. Remove the skin and seeds. Dice the peppers, celery, carrots and onions. Set aside.
• Cook the wild rice in 8 cups water for approximately 1 hour.
• To assemble, melt the butter in large pot. Add the diced carrots, celery and onions. Cook for 5 minutes. Add the flour and cook another 5 minutes. Add the 3 gallons of turkey stock and simmer about 15 minutes. Place in a blender and puree the vegetables. Put the puree back into the pot and add the diced turkey, roasted peppers and rice. Stir in the half-and-half.
• Serve while hot.

SMOKED TURKEY AND WILD RICE SALAD

Steps:

• In a saucepan, bring the water, salt, and pepper to a boil.
• Stir in brown rice and wild rice; return to boiling.
• Lower heat and simmer, covered, for about 45 minutes or until rices are tender and liquid is absorbed.
• Let stand, covered for 5 minutes.
• Add in smoked turkey, celery, green onions, and dates; cover and refrigerate for 2-6 hours.
• Before serving, stir in pears or apples into rice mixture; season to taste with salt/pepper.
• To make dressing: mix together the apple juice concentrate, vinegar, and tarragon.
• Drizzle dressing over rice mixture; toss to coat.
• Serve on lettuce lined plates or bowls.

WILD RICE AND SMOKED TURKEY SALAD

Steps:

• Place in water in a large pot to boil. Add wild rice, brown rice, 1/2 tsp salt, and let return to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook 45 minute Drain leftover water. Transfer rice to a shallow bowl and set aside to cool.
• Add grapes, smoked turkey, and parsley. Stir well.
• Place vinegar, oil, and remaining salt in a small bowl. and whisk. Pour over rice mixture. Before serving, add avocado and almonds.