Wild Rice Spinach Salad with Lemon-Garlic Dressing

Name: Wild Rice Spinach Salad with Lemon-Garlic Dressing
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8 side servings
Ingredients: 1 cup wild rice; 3 oz. fresh spinach; 8 oz. grape/cherry tomatoes; 1 orange bell pepper; 1 cup sweet corn, cooked; 3-4 green onions; Optional: white beans, fresh herbs; 3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice; 1 garlic clove; 2 Tbsp. olive oil; 1/8 tsp. salt

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings
8 side servings
Calories
137 kcal
Course
Salad
Cuisine
Vegan, gluten-free

Wild Rice Spinach Salad with Lemon-Garlic Dressing

Clara Sanders

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A wild rice spinach salad made with crisp veggies and tossed in a light lemon-garlic dressing.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 cup wild rice (uncooked)
3 oz. fresh spinach
8 oz. grape/cherry tomatoes
1 orange bell pepper
1 cup sweet corn, cooked (thawed, if frozen)
3-4 green onions
Optional: white beans, fresh herbs

For the lemon-garlic dressing:

3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon*)
1 garlic clove (minced)
2 Tbsp. olive oil (optional)
1/8 tsp. salt (more/less to taste)

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Instructions

Rinse and cook rice according to package directions. (I use a ratio of 1 cup wild rice to 4 cups water.)
Meanwhile, make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients and set aside. (Add some dried or fresh herbs if you'd like.)
Prepare the veggies: Dice bell pepper, slice green onions, halve/quarter the tomatoes, and roughly chop spinach. Place all veggies in a large bowl.
When rice is done cooking, drain any excess water and immediately add to the large veggie bowl. Toss to combine. (The heat from the rice will slightly wilt the spinach.)
Whisk the dressing again and pour over the salad. Toss to combine.
Serve immediately, or chill covered in the fridge for an hour or more to further develop flavors.

Notes

*Lemon: You can also include lemon zest in the dressing for added flavor as well.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 137kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Potassium 301mg (9%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 1702IU (34%) Vitamin C 33mg (37%) Calcium 25mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8side servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 137 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	137kcal	7%
Carbohydrates	22g	7%
Protein	4g	8%
Fat	4g	6%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	3g	15%
Potassium	301mg	6%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	3g	6%
Vitamin A	1702IU	34%
Vitamin C	33mg	37%
Calcium	25mg	3%
Iron	1mg	6%