Description
This Wild Rice Salad with Orange and Cranberries is a refreshing and nutritious dish that’s perfect for any occasion. The combination of hearty wild rice, sweet cranberries, juicy oranges, and crunchy nuts, all tossed in a zesty dressing, creates a flavorful and colorful salad that will impress your guests.
Ingredients
Wild Rice:
1 cup uncooked wild rice (or wild rice blend)
Liquid:
2 cups water or broth
Add-Ins:
½ cup dried cranberries, 1 orange (zested and segmented), ¼ cup chopped green onions, ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley, ¼ cup chopped toasted pecans or walnuts
Dressing:
2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon orange juice, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Wild Rice: Prepare wild rice as per package instructions. Fluff with a fork and let cool.
- Make the Dressing: Whisk together olive oil, orange juice, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix cooled rice, cranberries, orange segments, zest, green onions, parsley, and nuts.
- Add Dressing: Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
- Adjust and Serve: Taste, adjust seasoning if needed, and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- This salad can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and is perfect for meal prep.
- Enhance this dish with feta or goat cheese for richness, or grilled chicken for added protein.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: Boiling, Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
