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A serving dish with leafy greens and Fruit and Nut-Filled Wild Rice Salad

Fruit & Nut-Filled Wild Rice Salad

Meg van der Kruik
This simple salad is easy to make and completely customizable which makes it a superstar side dish that you can serve at any meal.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Marinating time 30 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 202 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 cup long-grain wild rice
  • Kosher salt
  • 2 navel oranges zest removed from one of the oranges
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons Vanilla & Date Balsamic Vinegar You could also substitute white balsamic vinegar, raspberry, or another fruit-forward vinegar.
  • 1/2 cup seedless green grapes cut in half
  • 1/2 cup walnuts toasted
  • 1/2 cup diced dried apricots
  • 2 tablespoons scallions white and green parts, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 head of butter lettuce

Instructions
 

  • 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 the orange into bite-sized pieces and add to the bowl with the rice. Add the zest of 1 orange, olive oil, orange juice, vinegar, grape halves, walnuts, apricots, scallions,1/2 teaspoon of salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
  • Allow to sit for 30 minutes for the flavors to blend. Taste for seasonings and serve at room temperature.

Notes

This salad will keep refrigerated for up to 3 days. Bring to room temperature before serving.
This recipe adapted from Ina Garten's Wild Rice Salad

Nutrition

Calories: 202kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 6mgPotassium: 388mgFiber: 3gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 1449IUVitamin C: 32mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 1mg
Keyword date vinegar, dried apricot, grape salad, green grapes, olive oil, wild rice
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