Wild Rice and Cranberry Salad
Festive Wild Rice Salad with Dried Cranberries and Citrus Vinaigrette
Ingredients:
1 cup wild rice
3 cups water or vegetable broth
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
For the Dressing:
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions:
Rinse wild rice under cold water. In a saucepan, combine rice and water or broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 40–45 minutes until rice is tender and some grains have split. Drain any excess liquid and let cool.
In a large bowl, combine the cooled rice with cranberries, celery, red onion, parsley, and nuts if using.
In a small bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the rice mixture and toss to coat evenly.
Fold in feta cheese if using. Chill for 20–30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 45 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour
Kcal: 310 kcal | Servings: 4 servings
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Hearty, tangy, and colorful This Wild Rice and Cranberry Salad is the perfect balance of sweet, nutty, and savory!
Festive Wild Rice Salad with Dried Cranberries and Citrus Vinaigrette
Ingredients:
1 cup wild rice
3 cups water or vegetable broth
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
For the Dressing:
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions:
Rinse wild rice under cold water. In a saucepan, combine rice and water or broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 40–45 minutes until rice is tender and some grains have split. Drain any excess liquid and let cool.
In a large bowl, combine the cooled rice with cranberries, celery, red onion, parsley, and nuts if using.
In a small bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the rice mixture and toss to coat evenly.
Fold in feta cheese if using. Chill for 20–30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 45 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour
Kcal: 310 kcal | Servings: 4 servings
#wildricesalad #cranberrysalad #harvestsalad #fallflavors #grainbasedsalad #vegetarianrecipes #healthylunchideas #plantbaseddish #wholegrainsalad #festiveflavors #mealpreprecipe #easyvegetarianmeals #citrusvinaigrette #wildricebowl #makeaheadsalad #fruitandgrain #nuttysalad #cleaneats #wildricecranberry #seasonalsalads
Hearty, tangy, and colorful This Wild Rice and Cranberry Salad is the perfect balance of sweet, nutty, and savory!
Wild Rice and Cranberry Salad
Festive Wild Rice Salad with Dried Cranberries and Citrus Vinaigrette
Ingredients:
1 cup wild rice
3 cups water or vegetable broth
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
For the Dressing:
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions:
Rinse wild rice under cold water. In a saucepan, combine rice and water or broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 40–45 minutes until rice is tender and some grains have split. Drain any excess liquid and let cool.
In a large bowl, combine the cooled rice with cranberries, celery, red onion, parsley, and nuts if using.
In a small bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the rice mixture and toss to coat evenly.
Fold in feta cheese if using. Chill for 20–30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 45 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour
Kcal: 310 kcal | Servings: 4 servings
#wildricesalad #cranberrysalad #harvestsalad #fallflavors #grainbasedsalad #vegetarianrecipes #healthylunchideas #plantbaseddish #wholegrainsalad #festiveflavors #mealpreprecipe #easyvegetarianmeals #citrusvinaigrette #wildricebowl #makeaheadsalad #fruitandgrain #nuttysalad #cleaneats #wildricecranberry #seasonalsalads
Hearty, tangy, and colorful This Wild Rice and Cranberry Salad is the perfect balance of sweet, nutty, and savory!
