ALMOND & APPLE WILD RICE SALAD

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It's healthy and delicious! Use a mixture of red and green apples to give it a pop of color. -Dan Wellberg, Elk River, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/2 cups uncooked wild rice
2 medium apples, chopped
2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup orange juice
4 teaspoons olive oil
4 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
2 celery ribs, chopped
1/2 cup unblanched almonds, coarsely chopped
Optional toppings: halved green grapes, cubed cheddar cheese and chopped red onion

Steps:

  • Cook wild rice according to package directions. Transfer to a large bowl; cool completely., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, toss apples with 2 tablespoons orange juice. In another bowl, whisk the remaining orange juice, oil, vinegar, honey, salt and pepper. , Add apples and celery to rice. Drizzle with dressing; toss to combine. Refrigerate, covered, until chilled. Sprinkle with almonds; serve with toppings if desired.

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