Wild Rice Salad
I really liked this Wild Rice Salad at the baby shower. I think having different colors and textures is so appealing, and it seems to make people hungrier. Also, I like serving different things than people usually get at luncheons. This one fit the bill for all of that: colorful, full of flavor, new. It was a big hit!
I would totally make this for a regular work-week lunch as well. Toss some of this in a to-go jar or dish (these are the kind I love)
It’s really easy to make and was perfect for the shower. We chopped all the veggies and nuts, and made the dressing a couple days before. I made the rice the morning of the party and allowed it to cool to room temp. Then, just tossed it all together and back in the fridge until it was time to serve.
Wild Rice Salad Recipe
Wild Rice Salad
Ingredients
Salad
- 1 cup wild rice uncooked
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup chopped toasted pecans
- 1/3 cup chopped toasted unsalted cashews
- ¼ cup finely chopped green onions
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped celery
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar or red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon ground garlic
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/3 cup olive oil
Instructions
- Cook wild rice in 2 cups water in rice cooker. Or combine 4 cups of water in a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Add wild rice, and reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, about 45 minutes. Drain well, transfer rice to a large bowl, and cool.
- Once rice has cooled, mix in dried cranberries, pecans, cashews, green onion, celery and red onion.
- In a small bowl, mix together vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, and sugar. Using a whisk, mix olive oil into dressing. Pour the dressing over the rice mixture and toss.
- The salad can be made up to 3 days ahead of time and chilled in fridge.
Lorinda M - The Rowdy Baker says
That looks like a wonderful option for a hot summer day! Yum – I’ll be trying it soon!
Debi says
Please let me know how you like it! Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
vegetarianmamma says
WOW, such a beautiful salad! Thanks for linking up at our Gluten Free Fridays party! I have tweeted and pinned your entry to our Gluten Free Fridays board on Pinterest! 🙂
Hope your week is great!
Cindy from vegetarianmamma.com
Deb says
I love wild rice, anything! This looks so easy to make and definitely a crowd-pleaser. I always need a go-to recipe for showers and such, too. Thanks for sharing at Dial Moms Mondays! -Deb
Sarah @ the magical slow cooker says
What a great salad. I love making something new for parties, because I get so tired of my usual recipes. I will have to try this. Thanks for linking up at my Sunday Link Party! Hope to see you next week!
Janet B says
I just made this and it is outstanding! Healthy, crunchy, satisfying and a winner. Make it as recipe states. You won’t regret it. Didn’t take long. Delicious.
Janet says
OMG this is a fabulous recipe. What a gift to one’s repertoire. It’s easy., delicious and fast. Five stars
Debi says
Janey, thanks so much! I love wild rice! I’m so glad you loved this recipe!
Janet B says
This is sensational!!! Made a double recipe to take to my 96 year old dad and 93 year old mom, both living in independent living apartment. It will last all week and they will LOVE it. I tasted it and I’m in love!! Making more today for us.