FRUITED WILD RICE SALAD

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I created this salad recipe to feature wild rice, a delicious state crop, plus other harvest ingredients like apples and pecans. I make bushels of it each August when the small nearby village of Dorset (population 22) hosts several thousand visitors at the Taste of Dorset festival. -Larren Wood, Nevis, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

DRESSING:
1/4 cup olive oil
1/3 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons honey
SALAD:
1 cup uncooked wild rice
2 Golden Delicious apples, chopped
Juice of 1 lemon
1 cup golden raisins
1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
2 tablespoons each minced fresh mint, parsley and chives
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup pecan halves

Steps:

  • Combine dressing ingredients; set aside. Cook rice according to package directions; drain if needed and allow to cool. In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice. Add raisins, grapes, mint, parsley, chives and rice. Add dressing and toss. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and chill several hours or overnight. Just before serving, add pecans and toss lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 14g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 3mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Surace basaula
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I love the combination of flavors and textures in this salad. It's a perfect side dish for any occasion.


Anuradha Abedeera
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover rice.


Akinola Opeyemi
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a big hit. It's a great make-ahead dish, too.


Qadan khan
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This salad is a great way to sneak some healthy ingredients into your kids' diets.


Khanyisile Mnisi
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I'm not a big fan of wild rice, but this salad was surprisingly good. The dressing is really what makes it.


Amir Shehzad
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This recipe is a great starting point for creating your own wild rice salad. Feel free to experiment with different fruits, nuts, and vegetables.


Gul Sahin
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I added some fresh herbs to this salad and it was amazing. I highly recommend it!


MD SAYME
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey.


Ishita Akter
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. I love the way the flavors come together.


chaz logan
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The salad is absolutely delicious!


lilchoppa56
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I'm not a huge fan of dried fruits, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is amazing and the nuts add a nice crunch.


Nikki Reed
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


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


Rajesh Gharti
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. I highly recommend it!


Solange Lopez
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The dried fruits and nuts add a nice sweetness and crunch.


Adnan Ghouri
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or barbecue. It's light and refreshing, but still filling.


David Nonyeh Jeo
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I'm not usually a fan of wild rice, but this recipe changed my mind. The dressing is amazing and the dried fruits and nuts add a nice touch.


Muhamet Llugani
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover wild rice. I added some grilled chicken and avocado to make it a more complete meal.


Peter Jung
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! The combination of the wild rice, dried fruits, and nuts was perfect, and the dressing was light and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.