Chicken and Wild Rice Salad
This chicken and wild rice salad is hearty, bright, and full of texture - tender chicken, chewy rice, crisp apples, and crunchy pecans tossed in a creamy lemony dressing. It’s perfect for easy lunches or a no-fuss dinner.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 603kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1.5 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper plus more to taste
- 3 cups cooke chicken shredded (rotisserie chicken works well)
- 2 cups cooked wild rice
- 1 cup chopped apples gala, honeycrisp, sweetango, etc.
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup unsalted roasted pecans coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup scallions chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add the chicken, wild rice, apples, dried cranberries, pecans, and scallions, stirring to combine evenly.
- Taste and add additional salt and pepper if desired.
- Refrigerate any leftovers and enjoy within 3-5 days for best flavor and texture.
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Nutrition
Calories: 603kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 21g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 674mg | Potassium: 398mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 143IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg