How To Make Wild Rice Salad
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup wild rice
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- 1/4 cup chopped almonds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Rinse the wild rice under cold water. In a saucepan, combine the rice and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 35 minutes or until rice is tender. Drain any excess water and let cool.
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In a large bowl, combine the cooked wild rice, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, dried cranberries, parsley, mint, and almonds.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
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Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Calories : 240kcal
- Total Fat : 11g
- Saturated Fat : 1g
- Cholesterol : 0mg
- Sodium : 10mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 31g
- Dietary Fiber : 4g
- Sugar : 5g
- Protein : 6g
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