WILD RICE AND CHICKPEA SALAD WITH HAM

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Categories     Salad     Side     Healthy

Yield 6 people

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 cups wild rice (10 ounces)
Kosher salt
2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Pinch of cayenne pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
One 19-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/4 pound smoked ham, diced
4 small scallions, white and light green parts, thinly sliced
1/4 cup golden raisins
Freshly ground pepper
Hot sauce

Steps:

  • 1. Fill a large saucepan three-quarters full of water and bring to a boil. Add the wild rice and 1 tablespoon of salt and simmer over moderate heat until the rice is tender and most of the grains have just split, 50 minutes. Drain and rinse the rice under cold water, then drain again. 2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk the lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, honey, curry powder, cumin and cayenne. Add the olive oil and whisk until combined. Toss in the chickpeas, ham, scallions, raisins and wild rice. Season the salad with salt, pepper and hot sauce, transfer to a bowl and serve.

Eduards LV
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of wild rice, chickpeas, and ham.


Simon Brooks
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover ham. It's also a great make-ahead meal.


Sakib Sardar
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I'm not a fan of wild rice, but I loved this salad. The flavors were amazing!


Kanaighat Bazar
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This salad is delicious and healthy. I'll definitely be making it again.


Sayed Chowdhury
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a keeper!


Sharon Sims
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This salad is a great make-ahead meal. It's even better the next day!


papa islam
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I made this salad for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it without complaining!


Sarah Morrow
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This salad is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.


Blanca Elias
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I'm always looking for new and exciting salad recipes. This one definitely fits the bill!


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


Roshan Thakur
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I love the addition of dried cranberries to this salad. They add a nice tartness and sweetness.


Ziaudin Mungrio
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This salad is perfect for meal prep. I make a big batch on Sunday and then eat it for lunch all week.


KillUrSlfL8R
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I'm not a big fan of ham, so I used leftover grilled chicken instead. It was still delicious!


Jeesica Clay
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover ham. I also like to add some chopped hard-boiled eggs for extra protein.


Arshman Haider
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the fact that it was so easy to eat.


Khalfaoui chedi
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This salad is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that it's a healthy and filling meal that I can feel good about eating.


gecko gaming
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I'm not usually a fan of wild rice, but this salad changed my mind. The nutty flavor of the rice paired perfectly with the other ingredients. I'll definitely be making this again.


Zoé Arnou
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! The combination of wild rice, chickpeas, ham, and veggies was delicious and refreshing. I especially loved the tangy Dijon vinaigrette dressing.