Curried Wild Rice Salad Recipe

Name: Curried Wild Rice Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Dry Wild Rice, Rinsed Well; 2 Tablespoons Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice; 1/4 cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1 Tablespoon Honey; 2 teaspoons Country-style (coarse Ground) Dijon Mustard; 2 teaspoons Curry Powder; 1 teaspoon Garam Masala; 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin; 1/2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper; 1/2 cups Thinly Sliced Green Onions; 1/4 cups Raisins; 1/4 cups Dried Cranberries; 1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt, Or To Taste; 1/4 teaspoons Fresh Ground Black Pepper, Or To Taste

Servings: persons

1 cup Dry Wild Rice, Rinsed Well
2 Tablespoons Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
1/4 cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Tablespoon Honey
2 teaspoons Country-style (coarse Ground) Dijon Mustard
2 teaspoons Curry Powder
1 teaspoon Garam Masala
1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
1/2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
1/4 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper
1/2 cups Thinly Sliced Green Onions
1/4 cups Raisins
1/4 cups Dried Cranberries
1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt, Or To Taste
1/4 teaspoons Fresh Ground Black Pepper, Or To Taste

1
Prepare rice according to package directions. Drain, and set aside.
2
Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, mustard, curry powder, garam masala, cumin, cinnamon, and cayenne. Stir in the cooked and drained wild rice, sliced green onions, raisins, and dried cranberries. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
3
For best flavor, chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, and up to overnight, so as to allow flavors to meld. Serve cold or at room temperature.
4
Nutritional information per serving:
5
337.7 calories, 14.2 grams fat, 1.8 grams saturated fat, 50.1 grams carbohydrates, 4.2 grams fiber, 16.7 grams sugars, 6.6 grams protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Dry Wild Rice, Rinsed Well, 2 Tablespoons Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice, 1/4 cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 1 Tablespoon Honey, and more.

Yes, Curried Wild 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.

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Curried Wild Rice Salad

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