Best Spring Wild Rice Salad Recipes

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SPRING WILD RICE SALAD



Spring Wild Rice Salad image

This recipe is from Heidi Swanson of www.101cookbooks.com, with a few adaptations. It's a terrific, healthy salad. It makes for a great light meal. I think it tastes even better the day after it's made.

Provided by Reddyrat

Categories     Rice

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 garlic clove, smashed and chopped
1/4 cup tahini
1 lemon, zest of
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup hot water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch segments
1 1/2 cups wild rice
3/4 cup yellow split peas
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4-1/2 cup feta cheese

Steps:

  • Wild Rice: Rinse 1 1/2 cups wild rice. In a medium sauce pan bring the rice and 4 1/2 cups salted water to a boil. Reduce to a simmer. Cook for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Yellow Spilt Peas: Bring 3 cups of water to a boil in a large saucepan, add 3/4 cup dried yellow split peas, and cook for 20 -30 minutes, or until tender. Drain.
  • Dressing:.
  • Whisk together the garlic, tahini, lemon zest and juice, and olive oil. Add the hot water to thin a bit and then the salt. Set aside.
  • Bring a saucepan full of water to a boil. Salt the water and add the asparagus. Cook for just until the asparagus is bright and tender. Drain and run under cold water to stop the cooking.
  • In a large bowl combine the wild rice, yellow split peas, asparagus, and the dressing. Mix in parsley and feta cheese. Give it a good toss. Add more salt if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.4, Fat 8.7, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 4.2, Sodium 217.9, Carbohydrate 39.1, Fiber 8.6, Sugar 3.4, Protein 12.5

WILD RICE SALAD



Wild Rice Salad image

Provided by Ina Garten

Time 1h50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup long-grain wild rice (6 ounces)
Kosher salt
2 navel oranges
2 tablespoons good olive oil
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
1/2 cup seedless green grapes, cut in half
1/2 cup pecans, toasted
1/4 cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoons scallions, white and green parts, chopped
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place the wild rice in a medium pot with 4 cups of water and 2 teaspoons of salt and bring to a boil. Simmer uncovered for 50 to 60 minutes, until the rice is very tender. Drain well and place the rice back in the pot. Cover and allow to steam for 10 minutes. While the rice is still warm, place it in a mixing bowl. Peel the oranges with a sharp knife, removing all the white pith. Cut between the membranes and add the orange sections to the bowl with the rice. Add the olive oil, orange juice, raspberry vinegar, grapes, pecans, cranberries, scallions, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and the pepper. Allow to sit for 30 minutes for the flavors to blend. Taste for seasonings and serve at room temperature.

WILD RICE SALAD



Wild Rice Salad image

Easy to make and tastes wonderful. You can use either turkey or chicken. You can serve it plain, on salad greens, or in a pita. Very versatile. If in season, try substituting black cherries for the grapes.

Provided by GINNYKAE

Categories     Salad     Grains     Rice Salad Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (6 ounce) package wild rice
¾ cup light mayonnaise
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon white sugar
salt and pepper to taste
2 cups cooked, cubed turkey meat
¼ cup diced green onion
1 cup seedless red grapes
6 ounces blanched slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper. Stir in rice, turkey, onion and grapes until evenly coated with dressing. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
  • Before serving, sprinkle slivered almonds over the top of the salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.2 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 11.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 138.1 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

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