Calling all health-conscious food lovers! Our Cranberry Apple Wild Rice Salad is a delightful explosion of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This vibrant salad combines the tartness of cranberries, the sweetness of apples, the nutty flavor of wild rice, and the crunch of walnuts, all tossed in a tangy vinaigrette dressing. But that's not all! We also have a bonus recipe for a creamy goat cheese dressing that adds a luscious richness to the salad. And for those with a sweet tooth, our Cranberry Apple Wild Rice Salad Parfait is a layered dessert sensation that combines all the flavors of the salad into a delightful parfait glass. Get ready to elevate your lunch or dinner with this wholesome and delicious recipe!
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
APPLE-CRANBERRY WILD RICE
Dried apples, cranberries and savory nicely complement the wild rice and leek in this delicious recipe from Marion Karlin of Waterloo, Iowa.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil. Stir in the rice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until rice is tender. Drain. Stir in savory; set aside., In a large nonstick skillet, saute leek in oil for 1 minute. Stir in cranberries, apples and 3 tablespoons broth. Cover and simmer for 6-8 minutes or until fruit is tender, stirring occasionally., Add rice, onion salt, lemon-pepper and remaining broth. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
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CRANBERRY-APPLE WILD RICE SALAD
A quick and easy salad with wild rice, cranberries, and apples, drizzled with an orange vinegarette.
Provided by Christine
Categories Salad
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 17
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.
CRANBERRY WILD RICE SALAD
I first tried this recipe at a luncheon during a holiday home tour. Since cranberries grow well in this area, I love to use the dried variety to give recipes like this hearty salad color and tang. It's a thrill to make it for visitors. -Lyn Graebert, Park Falls, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In a small bowl, combine cranberry juice, vinegar, oil, basil, sugar, salt if desired and pepper; mix well. Pour over rice mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate overnight. Just before serving, stir in pecans if desired.
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WILD RICE STUFFING WITH APPLES, PECANS AND CRANBERRIES
Like many Thanksgiving dishes, this pilaf combines sweet and savory foods. Apples and cranberries are high in phenolic acids, which are believed to have antioxidant properties.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Time 3h
Yield Makes about 8 cups, serving 12 to 16
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine the wild rice with 4 1/2 cups stock or water in one saucepan and the brown rice with 1 1/2 cups stock or water in another smaller saucepan. Add salt to taste and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer the brown rice for 35 to 40 minutes, until the rice is tender and all of the liquid has been absorbed. Turn off the heat, place a clean kitchen towel over the pot and return the lid. Let sit for 10 to 15 minutes. Simmer the wild rice for 40 to 50 minutes, until the grains have begun to splay. Drain through a strainer if there is liquid in the pot, and return to the pot. Place a clean kitchen towel over the pot and return the lid. Let sit for 10 to 15 minutes.
- While the grains are cooking, prepare the remaining ingredients. Heat the oil over medium heat in a large, heavy skillet and add the onion. Cook, stirring often, until the onion begins to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the celery and a generous pinch of salt, and continue to cook until the onion is completely tender, another 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook, stirring, until it is fragrant, another 30 to 60 seconds. Remove from the heat and transfer to a large bowl. Add the cooked grains and stir together.
- Return the skillet to the stove and heat over medium-high heat. Add the butter, and when the foam subsides add the apples. Cook, stirring or tossing in the pan, until lightly colored, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and add to the bowl with the grains. Add the remaining ingredients and stir together. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to a lightly oiled or buttered baking dish and cover with foil.
- Warm the stuffing in a 325-degree oven for 20 to 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 161, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 405 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams
WILD RICE SALAD WITH DRIED CRANBERRIES, PICKLED APPLES, AND PECANS RECIPE
Steps:
- In a large pot, combine wild rice with enough stock and/or water to cover by at least 2 inches. Season lightly with salt. Bring to a simmer, then continue to cook at a simmer until rice grows tender and many of the grains have ruptured, about 50 minutes; add more water at any point as needed to keep rice covered.
- Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, combine white wine vinegar with 1 cup (235ml) water, 2 tablespoons (25g) sugar, and 1 teaspoon (4g) kosher salt. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring to dissolve sugar and salt.
- Place apples in a stainless steel mixing bowl nested in a larger mixing bowl full of ice water. Pour hot vinegar brine over apples, stirring to chill rapidly. Once cool, press a clean paper towel against the surface to fully submerge apples. Set aside or refrigerate for up to 3 days.
- In a separate heat-resistant bowl, pour about 1 cup boiling water over cranberries. Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons (25g) sugar until dissolved. Set aside.
- In a medium skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat until foaming. Add onion, celery, and thyme sprigs, and cook, stirring, until tender but not browned, about 4 minutes. Discard thyme and set aside.
- Using a fine-mesh strainer, drain wild rice well; let cool to near room temperature. Transfer to a large bowl and mix with sautéed vegetables. Drain cranberries and add to rice. Using a slotted spoon, transfer pickled apples to wild rice, reserving the pickling brine.
- Add parsley, tarragon, chives, and pecans to rice. Stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Mix in 1 tablespoon reserved pickling brine at a time until salad tastes bright and flavorful. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 kcal, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 13 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 206 mg, Sugar 17 g, Fat 21 g, ServingSize Serves 6 to 10 as a side, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
APPLE RICE SALAD
With the classic combination of apples, celery and walnuts, this creamy side tastes like a jazzed up version of Waldorf salad. It complements most meat entrees or can be served on a bed of lettuce as a vegetarian dish.-Linda Bankauskas, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the rice, apples, walnuts, celery, cranberries and juice. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Add to rice mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
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Tips:
- Use fresh cranberries and apples for the best flavor. If you can't find fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries. Just thaw them before using.
- Wild rice takes longer to cook than white rice, so be sure to start it first. You can also cook the wild rice ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- If you don't have any toasted pecans, you can use walnuts or almonds instead.
- This salad is best served chilled, so be sure to let it cool for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- You can also add other ingredients to this salad, such as cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu.
Conclusion:
This cranberry apple wild rice salad is a delicious and healthy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious salad, give this one a try!
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