WILD RICE MANDARIN SALAD

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I adapted this off of recipe #430432 to make something similar to a rice salad I had on a flight home from Mexico this spring. It turned out great posting it here for safe keeping.

Provided by kowkin

Categories     Rice

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup wild rice
1/2 cup unsalted shelled pistachio, chopped
1 (10 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, drained
1/4 cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoons celery, diced
2 tablespoons red onions, diced
1/4 cup green onion, chopped
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon sugar
1/8 cup vegetable oil
1/8 cup olive oil
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Cook rice according to package directions (omit butter and salt) and chill
  • 2. Mix together all dressing ingredients except oil.
  • 3. Add oil to dressing mixture refrigerate until ready to use.
  • 4. Add remaining salad ingredients to chilled rice and toss to mix
  • 5. Add dressing to salad and refrigerate until ready to serve
  • I made this the day ahead and it tasted great the second day.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.3, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 12.2, Carbohydrate 23.6, Fiber 3, Sugar 5.8, Protein 5

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