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NORTHWOODS WILD RICE SALAD

Northwoods Wild Rice Salad image

This is my Minnesota version of a vintage German slaw served at church suppers. The wild rice has a nutty flavor that's perfect with tangy sauerkraut. -Jeanne Holt, Mendota Heights, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2/3 cup uncooked wild rice
2 cans (14 ounces each) sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained
1 medium apple, peeled and chopped
3/4 cup chopped celery
3/4 cup shredded carrot (about 1 large carrot)
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
DRESSING:
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup cider vinegar
3 tablespoons canola oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
3/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

Cook wild rice according to package directions. Cool completely., In a large bowl, combine sauerkraut, apple, celery, carrot, onion and cooled rice. In a small bowl, whisk the first five dressing ingredients until sugar is dissolved; stir in herbs. Add to sauerkraut mixture; toss to combine., Refrigerate, covered, at least 4 hours to allow flavors to blend. Stir in walnuts just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 17g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 747mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

NORTHWOODS INN PURPLE CABBAGE SALAD

Northwoods Inn Purple Cabbage Salad image

The restaurant Northwoods Inn or Clearmans serves this slaw. I normally do not like cabbage, but this salad is delish!

Provided by Aussie-In-California

Categories Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup red wine vinegar, plus
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons sugar
salt
1 teaspoon seasoning salt, such as Lawry's
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 head red cabbage, very thinly sliced

Steps:

Combine oil, vinegar, sugar, salt, seasoned salt, pepper and onion powder in a bowl. Pour over cabbage; chill for at least 2 hours or overnight.

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