WILD RICE SEAFOOD SALAD

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With the rich Native American heritage of our state, a Minnesota wild rice recipe is in order. Wild rice grows naturally in our shallow lakes and was a staple of Indian diets.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4-5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 cups cooked wild rice
2 packages (5 ounces each) frozen cooked salad shrimp, thawed
2 cups flaked imitation crabmeat
1/2 cup each chopped sweet yellow, green and red peppers
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons minced fresh marjoram or 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon or 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large serving bowl, combine the rice, shrimp, crab, peppers and onion. , In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake well. Pour over rice mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 916mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 17g protein.