WILD RICE CASHEW SALAD

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Make this salad in advance and let the tastes meld to make a wonderful side to your cookout pleasure!

Provided by TishT

Categories     Rice

Time 3h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup wild rice
4 cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups red bell peppers, chopped
3/4 cup cashews, coarsely chopped
2 green onions, sliced
3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar or 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 dash fresh ground pepper
lettuce leaf, for serving

Steps:

  • In a strainer, rinse the wild rice under cold water, drain well.
  • Into a 3 qt saucepan, put the wild rice and chicken broth; bring to a boil over a high heat.
  • Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 45-50 minutes, until tender.
  • Drain off any excess liquid.
  • Set aside Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium high heat, add the bell peppers and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until tender.
  • Add the cashews and green onions, cook for 2-3 minutes longer, or until the nuts begin to brown.
  • Remove from heat In a large bowl, toss together the wild rice and bell pepper mixture.
  • For the dressing; In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the vinegar, olive and sesame oils, garlic, salt and pepper.
  • Cover and shake until blended; pour the dressing over the salad and toss until evenly coated.
  • Cover and refrigerate salad for at lease 2 hours or up to overnight to allow the flavors to blend.
  • To serve the salad, spoon it onto a lettuce lined platter.

M Iqbal
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. It's easy to make and can be served either warm or cold.


Sagor Fakir
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover wild rice. It's also very versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.


Christine Fortune
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This salad was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it better if I had added some more spices.


TD Andrei
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I love this salad! It's so healthy and refreshing. I always feel good after eating it.


Mintu Khan
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This salad was very easy to make and it turned out great! The flavors were perfect and the dressing was delicious. I will definitely be making this salad again.


Corvo Death
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This salad was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have liked it better if I had used less honey in the dressing.


Noorshan Yuusuf
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This salad is amazing! I love the combination of wild rice, cashews, and cranberries. The dressing is also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this salad again and again.


Musawar Khan
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I thought this salad was just okay. The flavors were a bit too strong for my taste. I think I would have liked it better if I had used less dressing.


Mohamed Blk
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This salad was a disappointment. The wild rice was too chewy and the dressing was too bland. I won't be making this again.


crunchyfries guys
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit. I usually add some chopped avocado and cilantro to mine. Yum!


Hanzo Leroux
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This salad was easy to make and very tasty. I used brown rice instead of wild rice, and it turned out great. I also added some chopped celery and carrots for extra crunch. The dressing was simple but delicious. I will definitely be making this salad


MUHAMMAD EUSUF
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The wild rice was a nice change from the usual white rice, and the cashews and cranberries added a nice crunch. The dressing was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making thi


Waseem 303
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This wild rice and cashew salad was a delightful surprise! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect. The wild rice had a nutty flavor that paired well with the sweet cashews and the tart cranberries. The dressing was light and tangy, and i


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