Best 11 Wild Rice Salad With Celery And Walnuts Recipes

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Wild rice salad is a delightful dish that combines the nutty flavor of wild rice with the crispness of celery and the crunch of walnuts. Originating from the Great Lakes region of North America, wild rice is a nutritious grain that has been a staple food of Native American tribes for centuries. This salad is a perfect blend of textures and flavors, making it an excellent choice for a light lunch or a refreshing side dish. With variations including a vegan option, a gluten-free option, and a recipe for a tangy lemon-tahini dressing, this article offers a comprehensive guide to creating a delicious and wholesome wild rice salad.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

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.

BALSAMIC ROASTED WINTER SQUASH AND WILD RICE SALAD



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Squash absorbs the rich, acidic flavor of balsamic vinegar in the most inviting way; the idea of tossing it with the vinegar before roasting comes from Heidi Swanson. Put this delicious autumn salad in your Thanksgiving file. Make sure to cook the wild rice until it begins to splay or you won't get the full nutty flavor of the grains

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     salads and dressings, side dish

Time 2h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup wild rice
3 1/2 cups water or stock (chicken or vegetable)
Salt to taste
2 pounds kabocha or butternut squash, peeled and cut in small dice (about 3 cups peeled and diced, weighing 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 pounds)
Salt to taste
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (more to taste)
1 garlic clove, minced or puréed
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons walnut oil, or substitute extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup chopped fresh herbs, like parsley, chives, tarragon
1/2 cup diced celery
1 5- or 6-ounce bag baby arugula or spinach

Steps:

  • Rinse the wild rice. Bring the water or stock to a boil in a medium saucepan, add salt to taste and the rice. Bring back to a boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer 45 minutes, until the rice is tender and has begun to splay. Drain through a strainer, return to the pot and cover the pot with a clean dishtowel. Return the lid to the pot and let sit for 10 minutes
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil. Place the squash in a bowl or directly on the baking sheet and toss with salt to taste, the balsamic vinegar and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Spread on the baking sheet in an even layer and make sure to tip all of the liquid remaining in the bowl over the squash. Roast for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes so that the squash browns evenly. The squash should be tender all the way through. Remove from the heat
  • In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the lemon juice, garlic, salt to taste and mustard. Whisk in the remaining olive oil and the walnut oil
  • Combine the wild rice, squash, herbs and celery in a large bowl. Toss with the dressing. Add salt and pepper to taste. Line a platter, individual plates or a wide salad bowl with the baby spinach or arugula. Top with the salad and serve

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 309, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 924 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

NORTHWOODS WILD RICE SALAD



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This is my Minnesota version of a vintage German slaw served at church suppers. The wild rice has a nutty flavor that's perfect with tangy sauerkraut. -Jeanne Holt, Mendota Heights, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2/3 cup uncooked wild rice
2 cans (14 ounces each) sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained
1 medium apple, peeled and chopped
3/4 cup chopped celery
3/4 cup shredded carrot (about 1 large carrot)
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
DRESSING:
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup cider vinegar
3 tablespoons canola oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
3/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Cook wild rice according to package directions. Cool completely., In a large bowl, combine sauerkraut, apple, celery, carrot, onion and cooled rice. In a small bowl, whisk the first five dressing ingredients until sugar is dissolved; stir in herbs. Add to sauerkraut mixture; toss to combine., Refrigerate, covered, at least 4 hours to allow flavors to blend. Stir in walnuts just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 17g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 747mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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

COLD WILD RICE SALAD



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A refreshing, delicious, colorful wild rice salad that is served cold. Great as a main dish or side dish.

Provided by Karen Quinn

Categories     Rice Salad

Time 4h45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 (6 ounce) packages long grain and wild rice mix (such as Uncle Ben's®)
8 ½ cups chicken broth
½ cup pine nuts
2 teaspoons walnut oil
1 cup roughly chopped walnuts
1 medium green bell pepper, minced
1 medium yellow bell pepper, minced
1 medium red bell pepper, minced
1 cup minced celery
1 cup dried cranberries
½ cup thinly sliced scallions
⅔ cup rice vinegar
½ cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup walnut oil

Steps:

  • Discard seasoning packets from the rice and place rice in a large saucepan. Stir in chicken broth and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until water is absorbed, about 25 minutes. Spread rice on a baking sheet to cool.
  • While the rice is cooling, toast pine nuts in a dry frying pan over low heat until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove to a large bowl.
  • Add walnut oil to the same pan, then add walnuts. Toast until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Add walnuts to the pine nuts.
  • Add cooled rice to the nuts, along with bell peppers, celery, cranberries, and scallions; toss well.
  • Blend rice vinegar, basil, Dijon, garlic, and pepper for dressing in a food processor. Slowly drizzle olive oil and walnut oil through the chute with the motor running until combined.
  • Add dressing the the rice salad and toss well. Chill for 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.3 calories, Carbohydrate 43.5 g, Cholesterol 3.2 mg, Fat 22.1 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 1296.1 mg, Sugar 8 g

WILD RICE SALAD WITH CELERY AND WALNUTS



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Categories     Salad     Vegetable

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

For the salad:
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)
For the dressing:
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar, white wine vinegar, or sherry vinegar
1 small garlic clove, minced
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
3 tablespoons walnut oil
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons buttermilk or plain low-fat yogurt

Steps:

  • 1. 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. 2. 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.

WILD RICE SALAD



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Since I spend part of my summers in northern Minnesota near the wild rice fields. I have tried many recipes featuring this delicious, nutty-flavored grain in the past 46 years. This salad is often requested by family and friends! -Florence Jacoby, Granite Falls, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup uncooked wild rice
Seasoned salt, optional
2 cups diced cooked chicken
1-1/2 cups halved green grapes
1 cup sliced water chestnuts, drained
3/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 cup cashews, optional
Lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions, omitting salt or substituting seasoned salt if desired. Drain well; cool to room temperature. Spoon into a large bowl; add chicken, grapes, water chestnuts and mayonnaise. Toss gently with a fork. Cover and chill., Just before serving, add cashews if desired. Serve on lettuce leaves or line a bowl with lettuce leaves and fill with salad.

Nutrition Facts :

WILD RICE WITH WALNUTS AND DATES



Wild Rice With Walnuts and Dates image

A good combination of wild rice, vegetables, nuts and dates makes for a different delicious side dish or a meal. The recipe comes from Better Homes and Gardens.com

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     Rice

Time 1h20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 stalks celery, chopped (2 cups)
1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup wild rice, rinsed and drained
1 (14 ounce) can reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup water
1/3 cup dates, snipped (such as Medjool)
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • In a 10-inch skillet cook celery and onion in hot butter about 10 minutes or until tender; add uncooked wild rice; cook and stir 3 minutes.
  • Add broth and water, bring to a boiling;reduce heat; cover and simmer for 50 to 60 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
  • Stir in dates and walnuts, cook, uncovered, for 3 to 4 minutes more or until heated through and remaining liquid is absorbed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.1, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 5.1, Sodium 58.1, Carbohydrate 30.8, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 8.1, Protein 6.5

CHERRY WILD RICE SALAD



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While touring Door County, I sampled this salad. As soon as I got home, I wrote the lady who'd made it requesting the recipe. The mix of rice, vegetables and orchard-fresh fruit is a tasty way to remember Wisconsin's premier cherry-growing area. -Yvonne Gorges, New London, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups fresh snow peas, halved
2 cups cooked wild rice
1 cup cooked long grain rice
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
1/4 cup chopped green onions
DRESSING:
6 tablespoons sugar
6 tablespoons canola oil
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
4-1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 to 2 garlic cloves, peeled
3/4 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
3/4 cup cashew halves, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. For dressing, in a blender, combine the sugar, oil, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic and ginger; cover and process until blended. , Pour over rice mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Just before serving, stir in the cashews.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 calories, Fat 17g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 188mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

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 SALAD



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I recently had this rice salad at a baby shower and everyone wanted the recipe. It's beyond delicious! So many tasty treats in this one. The lady that made it told me she got the recipe from a local chef here in Saratoga Springs.

Provided by ihvhope

Categories     Summer

Time 1h30m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 cup wild rice
4 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
1/4 cup diced yellow bell pepper
1/4 cup diced red onion
1/4 cup diced scallion
1/4 cup diced celery
1/4 cup pistachio nut
1/4 cup diced dried apricot
1/4 cup raisins or 1/4 cup currants
1/4 cup cranberries or 1/4 cup cherries
1 tablespoon toasted salted sunflower seeds
1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
3/4 cup olive oil
1 minced garlic clove
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey

Steps:

  • Combine rice, water and salt together in a large pot and bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 50 to 60 minutes.
  • Drain rice and chill.
  • Combine the chilled rice with the vegetables, fruit, and nuts.
  • Whisk vinegar, oil, garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, mustard and honey.
  • Starting with 1/3 cup of the dressing add to the rice mixture and blend.
  • Taste and adjust with more or less to suit your personal tastes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.9, Fat 22.8, SaturatedFat 3.1, Sodium 602.6, Carbohydrate 25.2, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 7.1, Protein 4.5

Tips:

  • Use high-quality wild rice. Look for wild rice that is plump and has a deep, nutty flavor. Avoid wild rice that is dry or has a musty smell.
  • Rinse the wild rice thoroughly before cooking. This will help to remove any dirt or debris.
  • Cook the wild rice according to the package directions. Wild rice typically takes longer to cook than white or brown rice.
  • Let the wild rice cool completely before using it in the salad. This will help to prevent the salad from becoming soggy.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in the salad. This will add color, flavor, and nutrients to the dish.
  • Be creative with the dressing. You can use a simple vinaigrette, a creamy dressing, or a tangy dressing. You can also add herbs, spices, or nuts to the dressing for extra flavor.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later. Wild rice salad is a great make-ahead dish.

Conclusion:

Wild rice salad is a healthy and delicious dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is also a great make-ahead dish, so you can enjoy it all week long. With its nutty flavor and crunchy texture, wild rice salad is a surefire hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting salad recipe, give wild rice salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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