Description
A delicious and nutritious wild rice salad, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup wild rice
- 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
- 1/2 cup diced carrots
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the wild rice according to package instructions, then let it cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled wild rice with the bell pepper, carrots, green onions, cranberries, and walnuts.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Let the salad sit for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- This salad can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Feel free to add other vegetables or nuts based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Salads
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg