WILD RICE TURKEY SALAD 
2/3 c. uncooked rice
2/3 c. mayonnaise
1/3 c. milk (start with 1/4 c. and add up to 1/3 if needed)
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1/2 sm. onion, grated
3 c. cubed cooked turkey (or chicken or tuna)
1 (8 oz.) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/2 lb. seedless green grapes, halved (about 2 c.)
1 c. cashew nuts
Salt and pepper to taste
Lemon slices (optional)

Cook wild rice following one of the basic methods - cool. In large bowl combine mayonnaise, milk, lemon juice and onion until well mixed. Stir in rice, turkey and water chestnuts. Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled - just before serving fold in grapes and cashew nuts - season with salt and pepper. Spoon onto platter (bowl) lined with lettuce - garnish with lemon slices - can also add chopped celery. Serves 6.

 

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