Wild Rice Salad with Chicken, Dried Cherries & Goat Cheese
This tasty salad has a fantastic combination of sweet and savory flavors, and is easy to throw together on a weeknight.
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 263kcal
Ingredients
The Salad:
- 1 cup wild rice blend
- water follow package instructions
- 6 ounces cooked skinless chicken breasts shredded
- 2 cups chopped kale stems removed
- ½ cup dried tart cherries
- 2 ounces soft goat cheese crumbled
The Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon crushed dried rosemary
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
The Salad:
- 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.
The Dressing:
- 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.
Notes
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Nutrition
Serving: 1Cup | Calories: 263kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 91mg | Potassium: 334mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2695IU | Vitamin C: 27.1mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 1.4mg