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Wild Rice and Arugula Salad
5 from 24 votes

Wild Rice and Arugula Salad

Wild Rice and Arugula Salad combines cooked wild rice with fresh arugula, diced cucumber, green onions, chopped mint, sliced almonds, and dried cranberries, tossed in a lemon-flavored vinaigrette. The salad offers a mix of peppery greens, nutty rice, crunchy almonds, and tart cranberries, with fresh herbs and citrus dressing brightening the flavors. This salad makes a refreshing side or light meal that can be prepared ahead.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 2736 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 cups arugula baby
  • 3/4 cup wild rice
  • 1 cucumber small diced, large
  • 3 green onions sliced
  • 1/4 cup mint chopped, fresh
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup almonds sliced
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 vinaigrette lemon flavored

Instructions

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  1. Add the wild rice to a fine mesh sieve and rinse with cold water under the faucet.
  2. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil and add the wild rice. Cook for 40-50 minutes or until the rice is tender and has started to split open. Drain the rice.
  3. Add the rice and remaining ingredients to a large mixing bowl and toss to combine. Drizzle with the lemon vinaigrette.

Notes

  • This salad can be made ahead and stored refrigerated for easy meal prep.
  • Any brand of wild rice may be used, but organic varieties are recommended for best quality.
  • Rinse the wild rice thoroughly before cooking to remove excess starch and impurities.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 273.6kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 35.2g (12%) Protein 6.4g (13%) Fat 13.3g (20%) Saturated Fat 1.6g (8%) Sodium 26.3mg (1%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 11.9g (24%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 2736

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 273.6kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 35.2g 12%
Protein 6.4g 13%
Fat 13.3g 20%
Saturated Fat 1.6g 8%
Sodium 26.3mg 1%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 11.9g 24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.