This Very Wild Rice Salad is a vibrant, international-style dish that brings together earthy grains with sweet and savory accents. The chewy texture of the wild rice pairs beautifully with the soft sweetness of chopped dried figs and the crunch of toasted cashews and pecans. A zesty dressing made with raspberry vinegar, fresh lemon juice, and garlic ties all the flavors together, adding a bright pop of acidity. Perfect for a light lunch, a picnic side, or a healthy dinner option, this salad is simple to prepare using common pantry staples. It offers a satisfying balance of textures and flavors that make it a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
Very Wild Rice Salad
Description
This Very Wild Rice Salad is a vibrant, international-style dish that brings together earthy grains with sweet and savory accents. The chewy texture of the wild rice pairs beautifully with the soft sweetness of chopped dried figs and the crunch of toasted cashews and pecans. A zesty dressing made with raspberry vinegar, fresh lemon juice, and garlic ties all the flavors together, adding a bright pop of acidity. Perfect for a light lunch, a picnic side, or a healthy dinner option, this salad is simple to prepare using common pantry staples. It offers a satisfying balance of textures and flavors that make it a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.Ingredients
Directions
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Place water and salt in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.
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Add wild rice to the boiling water.
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Decrease heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, about 45 minutes.
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Drain the rice well and let it cool to room temperature.
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In a large bowl, combine the cooled rice, chopped dried figs, pecans, cashews, green onion tops, celery, and red onion.
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In a blender or food processor, combine raspberry vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, and sugar.
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With the machine running, slowly drizzle in vegetable oil and olive oil until the dressing is emulsified.
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Drizzle the vinaigrette over the rice mixture, season with salt and pepper to taste, and toss gently to combine.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 100.2kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.3g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 4875.9mg204%
- Total Carbohydrate 22.5g8%
- Dietary Fiber 1.1g5%
- Sugars 4.8g
- Protein 1.9g4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
