Try this quick, Simple Cooking with Heart recipe for using holiday leftovers anytime you're craving Thanksgiving flavors. It'll be a nice change after a heavy meal.
Nutrition Facts
Festive Turkey Rice Salad
Calories
Protein
Fiber
Cost Per Serving
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 203 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 2.9 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | |
| Cholesterol | 29 mg | |
| Sodium | 25 mg | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g | |
| Sugars | 9 g | |
| Protein | 15 g | |
Dietary Exchanges
1/2 fruit, 1 1/2 starch, 1 1/2 lean meat
Ingredients
Servings 6
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2 Tbsp. rice vinegar -
2 Tbsp. lime juice -
1 Tbsp. olive oil -
1 Tbsp. honey -
1 tsp. ground ginger -
3 1/2 cups cooked wild or brown rice -
1 1/2 cups chopped, boneless, skinless, cooked turkey breast -
1/3 cup dried cranberries -
1 bunch chopped green onions (1/2 cup)
Directions
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In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, lime juice, oil, honey and ginger; set aside. -
In a large bowl, combine the rice, turkey, cranberries and green onion. Toss with ginger dressing. Refrigerate until serving.
Keep it Healthy: Make this delightful salad year round using Rotisserie chicken or leftover chicken breast.
Cooking Tip: You can also toss leftover peas or your veggies of choice into the salad.
Tip: Use quick-cooking couscous instead of rice.
