Best 10 Wild Rice And Almond Salad Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable symphony of flavors and textures presented by this delightful Wild Rice and Almond Salad. This vibrant dish is a harmonious blend of wholesome ingredients, featuring nutty wild rice, crunchy almonds, and a medley of colorful vegetables. Tossed in a zesty lemon-tahini dressing, this salad offers a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. The article offers a collection of variations to cater to diverse preferences, including a vegan option, a gluten-free version, and a protein-packed rendition with grilled chicken. With its vibrant colors and irresistible taste, this Wild Rice and Almond Salad is a delightful choice for a light lunch, a refreshing side dish, or a delectable addition to your next picnic or potluck gathering.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ALMOND WILD RICE



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Made with both brown rice and wild rice, this popular pilaf has a hint of fruity sweetness, thanks to golden raisins. I prepare the casserole the morning of the party, then refrigerate it in an ovenproof dish to heat through later. -Mark Trinklein, Racine, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

5-1/2 cups chicken broth, divided
1 cup golden raisins
6 tablespoons butter, divided
1 cup uncooked wild rice
1 cup uncooked brown rice
1 cup sliced or slivered almonds
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring 1/2 cup broth to a boil. Remove from the heat; add raisins and set aside (do not drain). In a large saucepan, bring 3 cups of broth and 2 tablespoons of butter to a boil. Add wild rice; cover and simmer for 55-60 minutes or until the rice is tender; drain if necessary., Meanwhile, in large saucepan, combine the brown rice, 2 tablespoons butter and remaining broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 35-40 minutes or until rice is tender; drain if necessary., In a small skillet, saute the almonds in remaining butter until lightly browned. In a serving bowl, combine the wild rice, brown rice, raisin mixture, almonds, parsley, salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 645mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

WILD RICE SALAD



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Provided by Ina Garten

Time 1h50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup long-grain wild rice (6 ounces)
Kosher salt
2 navel oranges
2 tablespoons good olive oil
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
1/2 cup seedless green grapes, cut in half
1/2 cup pecans, toasted
1/4 cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoons scallions, white and green parts, chopped
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place the wild rice in a medium pot with 4 cups of water and 2 teaspoons of salt and bring to a boil. Simmer uncovered for 50 to 60 minutes, until the rice is very tender. Drain well and place the rice back in the pot. Cover and allow to steam for 10 minutes. While the rice is still warm, place it in a mixing bowl. Peel the oranges with a sharp knife, removing all the white pith. Cut between the membranes and add the orange sections to the bowl with the rice. Add the olive oil, orange juice, raspberry vinegar, grapes, pecans, cranberries, scallions, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and the pepper. Allow to sit for 30 minutes for the flavors to blend. Taste for seasonings and serve at room temperature.

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 :

WILD RICE SALAD



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Easy to make and tastes wonderful. You can use either turkey or chicken. You can serve it plain, on salad greens, or in a pita. Very versatile. If in season, try substituting black cherries for the grapes.

Provided by GINNYKAE

Categories     Salad     Grains     Rice Salad Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (6 ounce) package wild rice
¾ cup light mayonnaise
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon white sugar
salt and pepper to taste
2 cups cooked, cubed turkey meat
¼ cup diced green onion
1 cup seedless red grapes
6 ounces blanched slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper. Stir in rice, turkey, onion and grapes until evenly coated with dressing. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
  • Before serving, sprinkle slivered almonds over the top of the salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.2 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 11.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 138.1 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

ALMOND WILD RICE



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup pineapple juice
1 cup low sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon butter
1 (6-ounce) box long grain and wild rice mix, with seasoning packet
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring pineapple juice, broth, orange juice and butter to a boil. Stir in rice and seasoning packet. Bring to a boil.
  • Cover tightly and reduce heat to medium-low to low. Simmer until all liquid is absorbed, about 25 minutes.
  • Fluff rice with a fork, stir in almonds and serve.

WILD RICE AND ALMOND SALAD



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Provided by Craig Claiborne And Pierre Franey

Categories     salads and dressings

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 1/2 to 4 cups cooked wild rice (see recipe)
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup imported black olives, pitted
1 cup raisins
1 cup peeled, seeded, diced tomatoes
1/4 cup red-wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
Salt to taste, if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
3 bottled hot cherry peppers or pickled jalapenos, chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh coriander, optional

Steps:

  • Put the rice in a mixing bowl and let it cool.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Put the sliced almonds in a small skillet and place in the oven. Bake five minutes or longer, shaking the skillet occasionally, until the slices are nicely browned. Let cool.
  • To the rice add the almond slices, olives, raisins, tomatoes, vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper, cherry peppers or jalapenos and coriander. Toss to blend and serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 401, UnsaturatedFat 20 grams, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 501 milligrams, Sugar 17 grams, TransFat 0 grams

WILD RICE SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Side     Raisin     Almond     Bell Pepper     Summer     Healthy     Vegan     Wild Rice     Gourmet     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 pound wild rice (about 1 1/2 cups), rinsed
2 celery ribs, cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 small vine-ripened tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/2 carrot, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/2 red onion, chopped fine
1/2 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/2 green bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/2 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted until golden
1/2 cup raisins
6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan bring 5 cups salted water to a boil. Add wild rice and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 40 minutes. Drain wild rice and transfer to a bowl to cool. (Chill wild rice, covered, until cold, about 2 hours.)
  • In a large bowl combine vegetables, almonds, and raisins and toss with wild rice.
  • In a bowl whisk together vinegar, oil, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste until combined well. Pour dressing over salad and toss well. (Salad may be made 2 days ahead and chilled, covered.)

WILD RICE SALAD WITH DRIED CHERRIES



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This wild rice side dish is bursting with flavor, thanks to cherries, garlic, and ginger.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains     Rice Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups wild rice
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 large shallots, thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 piece (4 inches) peeled fresh ginger, very thinly sliced into rounds
2 cups dried sour cherries
1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, some coarsely chopped, some left whole

Steps:

  • Stir together rice, 6 cups water, and 1 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover, and simmer until rice is tender and beginning to burst, about 45 minutes. Drain.
  • Stir sugar, lemon juice, and vinegar in a small bowl; set aside. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add shallots, garlic, ginger, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring constantly, until shallots are translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in cherries and 1/2 cup water. Cook until cherries are plump, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in sugar mixture.
  • Stir together cherry mixture and rice in a large dish. Cover; let stand at least 1 hour (or refrigerate overnight). Just before serving, stir in parsley.

WILD RICE SALAD



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This wild rice dish is even better when dressed a day ahead; cover and refrigerate. Then bring to room temperature and garnish with almonds before serving.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups wild rice, cooked according to package instructions, then drained and rinsed under cold water
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 red apple, cored and cut into 1/4-inch dice
Pinch of ground cloves
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small red onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 celery stalk, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 small carrot, cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup dried currants
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons apple-cider vinegar
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons water
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Place cooked rice in a medium bowl. Melt butter in a medium skillet. Saute apple with cloves, stirring, until golden, about 3 minutes. Transfer to bowl with rice.
  • In same skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium. Saute onion, celery, carrot, and garlic, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent and just beginning to brown, about 6 minutes. Transfer to bowl with rice mixture; add currants. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add vinegars, lemon juice, and the water to skillet; heat, whisking, until reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Whisk in remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Drizzle over salad; toss to combine. Serve, garnished with almonds.

ALMOND-MUSHROOM WILD RICE



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The delightful combination of ingredients in this dish makes a perfect accompaniment for beef, poultry or pork. It's very flavorful and hearty.-Shirley Goehring, Lodi, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup uncooked wild rice
2-1/2 cups chicken broth
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons chopped green onions

Steps:

  • Rinse and drain rice; place in a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Add the remaining ingredients; mix well. Cover and bake at 325° for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Use a variety of nuts and seeds: This will add flavor, texture, and nutrients to your salad. Good options include almonds, walnuts, pecans, sunflower seeds, and pumpkin seeds.
  • Roast the nuts and seeds before adding them to the salad: This will bring out their flavor and make them more crunchy.
  • Use fresh, seasonal vegetables: This will ensure that your salad is packed with nutrients and flavor.
  • Make a simple dressing: A simple vinaigrette or lemon-tahini dressing is all you need to dress this salad.
  • Serve the salad immediately: This will prevent the vegetables from getting soggy.

Conclusion:

This wild rice and almond salad is a delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is packed with nutrients and flavor, and it can be easily customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a healthy and satisfying salad, give this wild rice and almond salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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