Summer Wild Rice Salad
User Reviews
4.2
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
8 -10 servings
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Course
Side Dish
Summer Wild Rice Salad
Description
The Summer Wild Rice Salad brings together a cooked wild rice blend with summer produce such as strawberries, blueberries, red bell pepper, and asparagus. Red onion adds sharpness while pecans and feta cheese supply crunch and creamy savory elements, respectively. Fresh basil contributes herbal brightness.
The dressing is a honey lemon vinaigrette made with olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. This dressing is whisked until smooth and coats the salad ingredients evenly, balancing sweet and tart flavors. The salad can be chilled or served at room temperature, allowing the flavors to meld and refreshing textures to stand out.
This salad suits summertime meals with its light and vibrant profile, making it ideal for picnics, barbecues, or lunch. The combination of fruits, vegetables, nuts, and grains supplies varied textures and colors, presenting an appealing and filling dish.
Notes suggest adjusting the nut quantity if making a smaller portion, as unused nuts are consumed quickly. This flexibility helps tailor the recipe to different serving sizes or preferences.
Ingredients
Wild Rice Salad:
- 4 ½ cups wild rice blend cooked (approx, 1 ½ cups uncooked)
- 1 ½ cups strawberries chopped
- 6 oz. blueberries about 1 cup
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- ½ bunch 1/2 pound asparagus, chopped
- 3 tablespoons onion red, chopped
- ½ cup pecans almonds or walnuts, caramelized
- ¼ cup feta cheese
- ¼ cup basil chopped, fresh
Honey Lemon Vinaigrette:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice to taste
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Whisk together all of the Honey Lemon Vinaigrette ingredients in a medium bowl or shake in a jar with lid fastened tightly. Taste and add more cider vinegar for tangier, honey for sweeter. Season generously with additional salt and pepper to taste. Best chilled.
- Combine all of the Wild Rice Salad ingredients together in a large bowl and toss with dressing. Chill or serve at room temperature.
Notes
- You can reduce the quantity of nuts if preparing a smaller portion, since leftover nuts tend to be quickly eaten.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.2
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