Best 5 Wild Rice And Mushroom Salad With Dried Fruit Goat Cheese And Walnuts Recipes

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Wild Rice and Mushroom Salad with Dried Fruit, Goat Cheese, and Walnuts: A Culinary Symphony of Earthy Flavors and Crisp Textures

Embark on a culinary journey with this symphony of flavors and textures, where earthy wild rice meets sautéed mushrooms, dried fruit's natural sweetness, creamy goat cheese, and the nutty crunch of walnuts. This flavor-packed salad is not only a feast for the palate but also a visual delight. Dive into the detailed recipes for this Wild Rice and Mushroom Salad, and discover an array of accompaniments to elevate your dining experience: a refreshing Peach Salad with Burrata and Pistachios, a tangy Balsamic Vinaigrette, and a sweet-savory Cranberry Compote. Each recipe offers a unique twist, promising a memorable and delectable meal.

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WILD RICE WITH MUSHROOMS



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Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 medium onion, diced
2 1/2 cups wild rice
5 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 ounces white button mushrooms, sliced
8 ounces shiitake mushrooms, sliced with tough stems removed
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
2 cloves garlic, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large saucepot over medium heat. Add the onion and saute until translucent, about 10 minutes. Add the rice and toast while stirring until it begins to smell nutty, about 1 minute. Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover and cook on low until the water is absorbed, about 40 minutes.
  • While the rice is cooking, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon butter along with the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the button mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms and thyme and cook, stirring often until they begin to brown, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic, season with salt and pepper and cook until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute more.
  • When the rice is cooked, fluff with a fork and gently fold in the mushrooms. Add to a serving bowl and sprinkle with the parsley before serving.

WILD RICE SALAD WITH CELERY AND WALNUTS



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I think of this lemony salad as a main dish salad, one that makes a perfect lunch; but it would be a welcome addition to a Thanksgiving table.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Time 45m

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 quart water, chicken stock or vegetable stock
1 cup wild rice, rinsed
Salt to taste
1/3 cup lightly toasted broken walnut pieces
3 celery stalks, preferably from the heart, thinly sliced on the diagonal (about 1 1/4 cups)
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh sage (2 good-size leaves) (optional)
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar, white wine vinegar, or sherry vinegar
1 small garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons walnut oil
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons buttermilk or plain low-fat yogurt

Steps:

  • Bring the water or stock to a boil in a large saucepan, add salt to taste and the wild rice. Lower the heat, cover and simmer for 40 minutes, or until the rice is tender and splayed. Drain and toss in a large bowl with the remaining salad ingredients.
  • Mix together the lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper. Whisk in the walnut oil, olive oil, and buttermilk or yogurt. Toss with the wild rice mixture. Taste and adjust seasonings, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 235, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 552 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

WILD RICE WITH MUSHROOMS



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In Wisconsin, wild rice is truly wild, not cultivated as in other states, the tassels rising and swaying over rivers, lakes and floodplains come late August and September. Called manoomin by the local Chippewa, it is a protected crop that can be harvested only by state residents holding a valid license. And only by hand, as the Chippewa have always done, using wooden flails gently (the grains should fall from the stalk without great effort) from canoes propelled by paddles or push poles. Shellie Holmes of Rhinelander, Wis., who shares her recipe here, likes to cook wild rice just until it pops open. This is a break with her family's tradition, which favored a chewier texture and did not allow popping. "Do not mix with other rice," she urged, lest you lose the flavor of the wild.

Provided by Ligaya Mishan

Categories     dinner, lunch, side dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 ounces long-grain Wisconsin wild rice
8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter
1 pound cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt, more to taste
Black pepper, to taste
1/3 cup dry sherry, such as Dry Sack (do not use cream sherry)

Steps:

  • Bring 5 cups water to a boil. Stir in rice, then reduce heat so liquid is just simmering. Cover and cook until grains just begin to pop, about 40 minutes. Drain excess liquid from rice and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add half the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until they have released their liquid and are golden brown, about 8 minutes; remove to a plate. Repeat with remaining butter and mushrooms.
  • Return all the mushrooms to the skillet and season with the salt and pepper, to taste. Very carefully add sherry to deglaze the pan, and cook until most of the liquid has evaporated but mushrooms are still moist.
  • Mix mushrooms into prepared rice and season again with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 298, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 203 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 1 gram

CRANBERRY-WALNUT WILD RICE SALAD



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Toss together this delicious Cranberry-Walnut Wild Rice Salad for your next party. Enjoy the bites of blue cheese and more in this colorful wild rice salad.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h30m

Yield Makes 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
1/4 cup wild rice, uncooked
2/3 cup ATHENOS Crumbled Blue Cheese
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup walnut pieces, toasted
2 green onions, diagonally sliced
1/2 cup KRAFT Red Wine Vinaigrette Dressing

Steps:

  • Cook rices in separate saucepans as directed on packages. Cool slightly.
  • Mix rices, cheese, cranberries, walnuts and onions in medium bowl. Add dressing; mix lightly. Cover.
  • Refrigerate at least 1 hour to allow flavors to blend. Serve on lettuce-covered salad plates.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 350 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

WILD RICE WITH MUSHROOMS, CRANBERRIES AND WALNUTS



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Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories     side dish

Time 20m

Yield 6 - 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Salt
2 cups wild rice
1 cup wheat berries, soaked in 3 cups water overnight and drained
3/4 cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoons canola oil or other neutral oil
6 medium or 3 large portobello mushrooms, cleaned, stemmed and in large dice (3 cups)
Freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts
2 small shallots, minced
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons walnut oil

Steps:

  • Bring two medium pots salted water to a boil over high heat. Add wild rice to one and wheat berries to another, reduce heat to medium, and cook until tender, 30 to 35 minutes for wild rice and 20 to 25 minutes for wheat berries.
  • While grains cook, put cranberries in small bowl, and cover with hot water. Soak 15 minutes, drain, and chop. Set aside.
  • Heat canola oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms, and sauté, stirring frequently, until mushrooms soften and begin to release their liquid, 8 to 10 minutes. Season lightly with salt and pepper, and transfer to a warm serving bowl. Stir in walnuts, shallots, parsley and cranberries.
  • When grains are tender, drain them, and add them to bowl. Drizzle with walnut oil, and toss gently. Taste and add salt and pepper if necessary. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 469, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 61 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 356 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Use a variety of wild rice. There are many different types of wild rice available, each with its own unique flavor and texture. For this salad, I recommend using a blend of long-grain and short-grain wild rice.
  • Soak the wild rice before cooking. Soaking the wild rice for at least 30 minutes before cooking will help to reduce the cooking time and make the rice more tender.
  • Cook the wild rice according to the package directions. Different types of wild rice will have different cooking times, so be sure to follow the directions on the package.
  • Use a variety of mushrooms. I used a combination of shiitake, oyster, and cremini mushrooms for this salad, but you can use any type of mushrooms you like.
  • Sauté the mushrooms until they are browned. Sautéing the mushrooms will help to bring out their flavor and make them more tender.
  • Use a light vinaigrette dressing. A light vinaigrette dressing will help to enhance the flavor of the wild rice and mushrooms without overpowering them.
  • Add the dried fruit, goat cheese, and walnuts just before serving. Adding these ingredients just before serving will help to keep them from getting soggy.

Conclusion:

This wild rice and mushroom salad is a delicious and healthy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with a variety of wild rice, mushrooms, dried fruit, goat cheese, and walnuts, and is dressed with a light vinaigrette dressing. This salad is sure to please everyone at your table.

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