WILD RICE WITH PECANS, RAISINS, AND ORANGE ESSENCE

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Categories     Salad     Rice     Orange     Raisin     Pecan     Wild Rice     Simmer     Boil

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups water
1/2 cup long-grain wild rice
1/2 cup long-grain white rice
1 cup pecans, toasted and coarsely chopped
1 cup golden raisins
4 green onions (white and light green parts only), thinly sliced on a diagonal
1/4 cup (loosely packed) fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Zest and juice of 1 large orange

Steps:

  • In a medium pot over high heat, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the wild rice, cover, and reduce the heat to low. Simmer until the rice grains are tender, about 1 hour. Drain the cooked rice and transfer to a bowl to cool.
  • Meanwhile, in a second medium pot over high heat, bring remaining 1 cup of water and the white rice to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer until the rice is tender and all the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let the rice rest in the pot for 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl to cool.
  • Combine the wild and white rice, then add the pecans, raisins, onions, and mint and toss to combine.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, orange zest, and juice, then pour it over the rice salad and toss to coat. Cover the salad and let it sit at room temperate for 2 hours. Season with salt and pepper and serve at room temperature.
  • DO AHEAD
  • The RICE SALAD can be prepared ahead and refrigerated, covered, overnight. Bring to room temperature before serving.

Naulere James Brian
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great way to impress your guests.


Military Karen
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This dish is perfect for a potluck or party. It's easy to make and it always gets rave reviews.


Aniya Hammond
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the raisins and pecans.


Gaming Clash of clean
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The orange essence gives this dish a bright and citrusy flavor. It's a great way to add some variety to your usual rice dishes.


Pabitra Bk
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I love the nutty flavor of the pecans in this dish. They add a nice crunch and texture.


Jawad
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This is a delicious and healthy side dish. I served it with grilled chicken and it was a perfect complement.


M Saif Shahid
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I'm not a big fan of wild rice, but this recipe changed my mind. The pecans, raisins, and orange essence really elevated the flavor.


Shaukat Khan
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover wild rice. I had some in my freezer and I was looking for a new way to use it. This recipe was perfect.


Shair joiya
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. I was able to whip it up in no time. The wild rice cooked perfectly and the flavors all came together beautifully.


Opeyemi Olaitan
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This wild rice dish was a hit with my family! The combination of pecans, raisins, and orange essence gave it a unique and delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this again.