Go wild with this toasty rice and turkey dish. One spoonful serves up a savory, sweet and crunchy mouthful. Save time with Fisher® Sliced Almonds – already prepped and ready to be toasted!
Wild Rice & Turkey with Toasted Almonds
Almond
Main DishSaladSide Dish
Gluten Free
prep
20
minscook
45
minsmake
6
servings1/2 cup
wild rice
1/2 teaspoon
table salt, divided
2 cups
cubed cooked turkey (about 12 ounces)
1/2 cup
chopped celery
1/2 cup
Fisher® Sliced Almonds, toasted
1/4 cup
dried cherries
1/4 cup
olive oil
3 tablespoons
chopped red onions
4 teaspoons
sherry or balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon
Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon
ground black pepper
Food Safety Instruction
DIRECTIONS
- Bring 2 cups water to boil in small saucepan. Add rice and ¼ teaspoon salt; cover with lid. Cook on low heat 45 minutes to 1 hour or until rice is tender and most grains are split open. Drain well; cool.
- Place remaining ingredients in large bowl. Add cooled rice; mix well. Serve at room temperature or refrigerate until ready to serve.
PRODUCT USED
Tips
To toast almonds, heat in dry skillet on medium heat 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently.
