Best 6 Wild Rice Asparagus Salad Weight Watchers Recipes

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Wild Rice Asparagus Salad

Kick-start your healthy diet with our delightful Wild Rice Asparagus Salad, perfect for both vegetarians and weight-conscious individuals. This salad combines the nutty flavor of wild rice with the crispness of asparagus, creating a symphony of textures and flavors. Its vibrant appearance, adorned with fresh herbs and a zesty lemon-tahini dressing, makes it a feast for the eyes as well.

In addition to the main recipe, we've included three variations to cater to diverse preferences:

1. Quinoa and Arugula Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing: For those who prefer a gluten-free option, this quinoa and arugula salad offers a light and refreshing alternative. The zesty lemon-tahini dressing adds a tangy kick to the earthy quinoa and peppery arugula.

2. Brown Rice and Broccoli Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette: If you're a fan of classic flavors, our brown rice and broccoli salad is a must-try. The nutty brown rice pairs perfectly with tender broccoli florets, while the tangy balsamic vinaigrette adds a touch of sweetness and acidity.

3. Farro and Roasted Vegetable Salad with Lemon-Herb Dressing: For a hearty and flavorful salad, try our farro and roasted vegetable salad. The chewy farro is complemented by a medley of roasted vegetables, and the zesty lemon-herb dressing brings all the flavors together.

No matter your dietary preferences, our collection of Wild Rice Asparagus Salad and its variations will satisfy your cravings for a healthy and delicious meal. With minimal preparation time and easily accessible ingredients, these salads are perfect for busy weeknights or healthy lunches.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

WARM MUSHROOM, ROASTED ASPARAGUS AND WILD RICE SALAD WITH FETA



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A warm sauteed mushroom, roasted asparagus and wild rice salad in a balsamic vinaigrette with crumbled feta.

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup wild rice
1 1/4 cups broth, chicken or vegetable
1 tablespoon oil
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
8 ounces mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon oil
salt and pepper to taste
1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into bite sized pieces
2 tablespoons dill, chopped
1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
4 cups salad greens
1/4 cup feta or goat cheese or blue cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Bring the wild wild rice and broth to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer covered, until the rice is tender, about 50 minutes.
  • About 30 minutes in, heat the oil in a pan.
  • Add the onion and saute until tender, about 3-5 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about a minute.
  • Add the mushrooms and saute until just caramelized, about 10-15 minutes, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Meanwhile, toss the asparagus in the oil along with some salt and pepper.
  • Spread the asparagus out in a single layer on a baking dish and roast in a preheated 400F/200C oven until tender, about 10-15 minutes.
  • Mix the wild rice, mushrooms, asparagus, dill and balsamic vinaigrette.
  • Serve with the mushrooms and wild rice on a bed of salad greens, topped with roasted asparagus and garnished with crumbled feta.

ADDICTING WILD RICE & ASPARAGUS SALAD



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Make and share this Addicting Wild Rice & Asparagus Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef amfox

Categories     Rice

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 , 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 (5 ounce) packages long grain and wild rice blend (Mahatmas brand)
1 onion, chopped (yellow works best)
2 -4 garlic cloves, minced (more or less to your liking)
3 cups asparagus, chopped in 1 . 5 in pieces (about 1 cluster total)
14 ounces chopped portabella mushrooms
1 (8 ounce) can chicken broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
garlic salt (a few dashes to your liking)
1/2-1 cup pine nuts or 1/2-1 cup sliced almonds
1 cup craisins

Steps:

  • 1. Cook rice according to directions. About 2 minutes BEFORE rice is finished, add craisins and simmer until rice is cooked.
  • 2. In a frying pan, add 1 can of broth, garlic, and onion. Simmer for about 2-3 minutes and then add the asparagus until cooked to your liking. Add mushrooms and cook for about 5 more minutes, more or less.
  • 3. Drain any remaining broth and mix the onion mix with the rice and craisins.
  • 4. Add vinegar & olive oil, mix well. Then add garlic salt and mix.
  • 4. If using nuts, place then under a the broiler for a minute or two (watch them carefully so not to burn!) and then add them to the salad.
  • 5. This dish can be served hot and is also quite tasty cold for a quick leftover dish!

WILD RICE SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 ounces asparagus
1 clove garlic, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons minced shallot
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Grated zest and juice of 1 large lemon
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup wild rice, cooked, drained, and room temperature
3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
1/4 cup finely diced carrots
1/4 cup finely diced celery
2 tablespoons minced fresh dill
1/4 cup minced fresh mint
1 head Boston or large Bibb lettuce, washed and trimmed (optional)

Steps:

  • Peel and trim the asparagus stalks. Cut about an inch of the tips from the spears and then thinly slice the remaining stalk. Bring a small pot of salted water to a boil. Drop the asparagus into the water and cook until just crisp-tender, about 1 minute. Drain and refresh under cold running water. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the garlic, shallot, mustard, lemon zest and juice, salt and pepper to taste. Gradually whisk in the oil to make a creamy dressing.
  • In a large bowl, combine the rice, nuts, carrots, celery, asparagus, dill, and mint. Toss with about 1/3 cup dressing. Serve as is or toss the lettuce with some of the dressing. To serve place the lettuce on a serving platter or individual plates and spoon the salad into the center of the leaves. Pass any remaining dressing at the table.

WILD RICE ASPARAGUS SALAD (WEIGHT WATCHERS)



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Got this from one of my friend's Weight Watchers cooking book. Haven't tried it yet. This counts 2 points per serving

Provided by Marsha D.

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 4h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 teaspoons chicken bouillon cubes
1/2 cup regular long grain rice
1/2 cup wild rice, rinsed
1 lb asparagus, cut into 1-inch lengths
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 red onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped parsley
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
12 leaves red leaf lettuce

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine 2 3/4 cups water and add bouillon cubes, bring to a boil.
  • Add both kinds of rice. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 45-50 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • In a large bowl combine rest of ingredients except the lettuce leaves.
  • Add rice to bowl with ingredients and toss to combine.
  • Place lettuce leaves on a larger platter and top with rice mixture.
  • Refrigerate, covered until chill, about 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.1, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 0.1, Sodium 149.1, Carbohydrate 30.4, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 4, Protein 6

ROSEMARY CHICKEN WITH WILD RICE (WEIGHT WATCHERS)



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This is a weight watchers recipe that is probably our favorite. It has a nice combination of tastes and is great as a leftover. Makes 6 servings and each serving is 5 points.

Provided by Chris Kelley

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup wild rice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/4 lbs skinless chicken breasts, cubed
2 carrots, diced
1 tablespoon dried rosemary leaves, crumbled
1/4 cup reduced-calorie orange marmalade
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon ground pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the rice according to package directions.
  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil. Saute the chicken and carrots, stirring frequently, 3-4 minutes.
  • Stir in the rosemary.
  • Cook until chicken is cooked through, 3-4 minutes longer.
  • Stir in the marmalade, mustard, garlic powder, and pepper.
  • Cook, stirring frequently about 3 minutes.
  • Add the rice, toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.9, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 55, Sodium 194.6, Carbohydrate 23.2, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 1.9, Protein 26.5

RICE, ASPARAGUS AND CUCUMBER SALAD



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This is a tasty rice salad with lots of fresh green veggies.

Provided by Barrett

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ¾ cups water
1 cup long-grain white rice
1 pound thin asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 1 inch
1 ½ cups English cucumber - peeled, seeded and chopped
3 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
½ teaspoon dry mustard
2 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil
¼ cup chopped fresh dill weed
4 heads butter lettuce

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, bring 1 3/4 cups water to boil. Add rice; return to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook until water is absorbed and rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Fluff with fork; transfer to bowl. Cool to room temperature.
  • Cook asparagus in a large saucepan of boiling salted water until tender, about 1 minute. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool. Cut the asparagus into 1-inch pieces. Add asparagus, cucumber and green onions to rice.
  • Whisk together the mustard, sugar, vinegar, dry mustard, oil and chopped dill. Cover salad and dressing separately. Refrigerate until chilled.
  • Pour dressing into salad and season with salt and pepper. Line large bowl with lettuce and mound salad in bowl. Garnish with dill sprigs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Carbohydrate 34.7 g, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 136.4 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

Tips:

  • Always rinse wild rice thoroughly before cooking to remove any dirt or debris.
  • Use a large pot for cooking wild rice, as it will expand significantly during cooking.
  • Cook wild rice according to the package directions. It typically takes about 45 minutes to cook.
  • Once cooked, fluff the wild rice with a fork and let it cool slightly before using it in a salad.
  • Asparagus can be cooked in a variety of ways, but steaming or roasting are two popular methods.
  • To steam asparagus, simply place it in a steamer basket over a pot of boiling water. Cover the pot and steam the asparagus for 3-5 minutes, or until it is tender-crisp.
  • To roast asparagus, toss it with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Then, spread the asparagus in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast it in a preheated oven at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes, or until it is tender-crisp.
  • When choosing nuts for your salad, consider using a variety of types, such as almonds, walnuts, and pecans.
  • To toast nuts, simply spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake them in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 5-7 minutes, or until they are fragrant and slightly browned.
  • For a sweeter salad, try adding some dried cranberries or raisins.
  • For a more savory salad, try adding some crumbled bacon or feta cheese.
  • Serve the salad immediately, or store it in the refrigerator for later.

Conclusion:

Wild rice asparagus salad is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is packed with nutrients and antioxidants, and it is also a good source of fiber. The salad is also very versatile, and it can be easily customized to suit your own taste. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious salad, give wild rice asparagus salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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