Wild Rice Salad Recipe Reluctant Entertainer from reluctantentertainer.com
Description
This wild rice salad recipe is a perfect dish for a summer picnic or barbecue. It is refreshing, filling, and bursting with flavors. The nutty flavor of the wild rice is paired with the sweetness of the dried cranberries and the tanginess of the vinaigrette dressing. The salad is also very versatile and can be easily adapted to suit your taste buds.
Prep Time
The prep time for this wild rice salad recipe is around 15-20 minutes. You will need to cook the wild rice, chop the vegetables, and mix the dressing.
Cook Time
The cook time for the wild rice is around 45-50 minutes. You can also use a rice cooker to cook the rice.
Ingredients
For the salad:
1 cup wild rice
2 cups water
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1/4 cup sliced almonds
For the vinaigrette:
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
Salt and pepper to taste
Equipment
For this recipe, you will need a medium-sized pot to cook the wild rice, a cutting board, and a sharp knife to chop the vegetables, and a mixing bowl to prepare the dressing.
Method
1. Rinse the wild rice in a strainer and place it in a medium-sized pot with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot with a lid. Cook the rice for 45-50 minutes or until tender. 2. While the rice is cooking, chop the red and yellow bell peppers into small dice and set aside. 3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper to make the vinaigrette. 4. Once the rice is cooked, drain any excess water and let it cool for a few minutes. 5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked wild rice, diced bell peppers, dried cranberries, chopped parsley, chopped mint, and sliced almonds. 6. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss everything together until well combined. 7. Serve the wild rice salad chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
You can add or substitute any vegetables of your choice in this salad. Some other great options include cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and avocado. If you don't have dried cranberries, you can use raisins or chopped apricots instead. This salad can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Nutrition Info
This wild rice salad recipe makes 4-6 servings. Each serving contains approximately 300-350 calories, 8-10 grams of protein, and 20-25 grams of fat.
Recipe Tips
To make the salad even more flavorful, you can add some crumbled feta cheese or goat cheese on top. If you prefer your salad to be less tangy, you can reduce the amount of red wine vinegar in the vinaigrette. You can also make this salad more filling by adding some cooked chicken or shrimp.
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