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Fruit & Nut-Filled Wild Rice Salad Recipe

Fruit & Nut-Filled Wild Rice Salad Recipe
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This Fruit & Nut-Filled Wild Rice Salad is a delightful and refreshing dish that combines the nuttiness of wild rice with the sweetness of fruits and the crunch of nuts. Perfect for a light and healthy meal or as a vibrant side dish.

Ingredients

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For the Salad:

  • 1 cup long-grain wild rice
  • Kosher salt
  • 2 navel oranges (zest removed from one of the oranges)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons Vanilla & Date Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1/2 cup seedless green grapes (cut in half)
  • 1/2 cup walnuts (toasted)
  • 1/2 cup diced dried apricots
  • 2 tablespoons scallions (white and green parts, chopped)
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 head of butter lettuce

Instructions

  1. Cook the Wild Rice: Place the wild rice in a medium pot with 4 cups of water and 2 teaspoons of salt. Bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered for 50 to 60 minutes until tender. Drain well and steam for 10 minutes.
  2. Prepare the Salad: Peel and cut the oranges. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, oranges, orange zest, olive oil, orange juice, vinegar, grapes, walnuts, apricots, scallions, salt, and pepper.
  3. Let It Rest: Allow the salad to sit for 30 minutes to meld flavors. Adjust seasonings to taste and serve at room temperature.

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Keywords: wild rice salad, fruit and nut salad, healthy salad recipe

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