Fruit & Nut-Filled Wild Rice Salad Recipe
A delightful and flavorful salad recipe that combines the nuttiness of wild rice with the sweetness of fruits, perfect for a light and refreshing meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing, Boiling, Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Wild Rice
- 1 cup long-grain wild rice
- Kosher salt
Salad Ingredients
- 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
- 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 very tender. Drain well and let steam in the pot for 10 minutes. Transfer the rice to a mixing bowl.
- Prepare the Salad: Peel the oranges, removing the pith, and cut them into bite-sized pieces. Add to the bowl with the rice. Mix in orange zest, olive oil, orange juice, balsamic vinegar, grapes, walnuts, apricots, scallions, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Let Flavors Blend: Allow the salad to sit for 30 minutes to meld the flavors. Adjust seasonings if needed and serve at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: fruit and nut salad, wild rice salad, healthy salad recipe
