CRANBERRY-APPLE WILD RICE SALAD

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Thanksgiving is a less than a month away, and since it will just be the two of this year, I've decided to make a few changes to our usual traditional menu. With a nod to eating lighter and healthier, I've chosen dishes that can be easily made ahead of time, as well as adjusted to serve just two instead of a large crowd. This salad is perfect for both! Packed with fresh cranberries that I dried myself, sweet apples, wild rice (see my short cut) and tossed with a tangy orange vinaigrette...

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 box Rice a Roni Long Grain and Wild Rice
1 cup water
2/3 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 medium apple peeled, cored, diced
2 stalks celery chopped
1/4 cup diced onion
1/2 cup walnuts chopped and toasted
1 teaspoon parsley
1/4 cup orange juice fresh squeezed
zest of one orange
2 1/2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 Tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook rice mix according to package directions-substituting 2/3 cup of water with chicken broth. Allow to cool.
  • Add rice, cranberries, apple, celery, onion, and walnuts to a large bowl. Set aside.
  • Whisk together ingredients for dressing. Pour over salad.
  • Sprinkle with parsley. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

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