ALMOND & APPLE WILD RICE SALAD

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It's healthy and delicious! Use a mixture of red and green apples to give it a pop of color. -Dan Wellberg, Elk River, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/2 cups uncooked wild rice
2 medium apples, chopped
2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup orange juice
4 teaspoons olive oil
4 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
2 celery ribs, chopped
1/2 cup unblanched almonds, coarsely chopped
Optional toppings: halved green grapes, cubed cheddar cheese and chopped red onion

Steps:

  • Cook wild rice according to package directions. Transfer to a large bowl; cool completely., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, toss apples with 2 tablespoons orange juice. In another bowl, whisk the remaining orange juice, oil, vinegar, honey, salt and pepper. , Add apples and celery to rice. Drizzle with dressing; toss to combine. Refrigerate, covered, until chilled. Sprinkle with almonds; serve with toppings if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

Lwazi Ndlovu
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I love this salad! It's so healthy and delicious. I always feel good after eating it.


Zahangir Alam
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey. It's also a great make-ahead meal.


Md Fahimhossain
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Meku
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. It's the perfect summer dish.


Chibuike Okeke
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Fealion World
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables. They'll love the sweet apples and crunchy almonds.


Kendra Shalati
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I'm not a big fan of salads, but this one is amazing. The dressing is so flavorful and the apples add a nice sweetness.


Shuvo Saha
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This salad is delicious and healthy. I love that it's packed with fruits, nuts, and vegetables.


J Rodriguez
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit! I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Akbar Mohammed
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's perfect for picnics, barbecues, or potlucks.


Jungle Cake
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey. I also like to add some chopped celery and carrots for extra crunch.


Abrehet
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I made this salad for my family, and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it without complaint!


Mohamed Tifow
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I'm not a big fan of wild rice, but I really enjoyed it in this salad. It has a nutty flavor that pairs well with the other ingredients.


Tony Naidoo
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. The dressing is light and tangy, and the apples add a nice sweetness.


Melissa Del rio
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I love how easy this salad is to make. I can throw it together in no time, which is perfect for busy weeknights.


Fariha Ayaz
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! The combination of almonds, apples, and wild rice was unique and delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.