Cherry Rice Salad Recipe

Name: Cherry Rice Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (6 1/4 ounce) package long grain and wild rice blend; ½ cup dried cherries; 2 green onions, chopped; 1 granny smith apple, peeled and diced; 1 carrot, peeled and grated; 1 stalk celery, chopped; ⅓ cup white balsamic vinegar; ¼ cup olive oil; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; ½ cup chopped pecans, toasted (or walnuts)

Servings: persons

1 (6 1/4 ounce) package long grain and wild rice blend
½ cup dried cherries
2 green onions, chopped
1 granny smith apple, peeled and diced
1 carrot, peeled and grated
1 stalk celery, chopped
⅓ cup white balsamic vinegar
¼ cup olive oil
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ cup chopped pecans, toasted (or walnuts)

1
Cook the rice according to the package directions.
2
Set aside to cool at least 20 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, stir together the cherries, onion, apples, carrots, and celery in a large mixing bowl.
4
Place the vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake to emulsify.
5
Add the cooled rice to the cherry mixture.
6
Blend well.
7
Add the vinegar mixture and mix well.
8
Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours.
9
Stir in the pecans just before serving.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (6 1/4 ounce) package long grain and wild rice blend, ½ cup dried cherries, 2 green onions, chopped, 1 granny smith apple, peeled and diced, and more.

Yes, Cherry Rice Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Cherry Rice Salad

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