Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked wild rice
  • 6 -7 cups water
  • 1 Tablespoon salt
  • 6 cups cooked chicken breast or turkey- cut into medium dice
  • 3 cups carrots - thinly sliced on the bias
  • 2 cups celery - thinly sliced on the bias
  • 3/4 cup green onions - sliced thinly on the bias
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh tarragon
  • 1 cup dried soft cranberries
  • 1 cup candied walnuts

Method

  • n a large sauce pot bring the rice to a rolling boil with salt- cook for about 45 minutes or until rice splits.
  • Remove from the heat and pour into a strainer- allow to cool
  • In a large bowl combine cooled rice, chicken, carrots, celery, onions, tarragon, and cranberries.
  • Toss with cranberry vinaigrette a little at a time to coat evenly - to taste
  • Top with candied walnuts