Orange Scented Wild Rice Salad With Toasted Pecans

Name: Orange Scented Wild Rice Salad With Toasted Pecans And Golden Ra
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups wild rice (either solely wild rice, or a mixture of rices with wild rice); 4 -5 cups vegetable broth (amount of liquid depends on what kind of rice you use) or 4 -5 cups water (amount of liquid depends on what kind of rice you use); 1 cup pecans (chopped or whole); 1 cup golden raisin; 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped; 1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped; 2 to 3 oranges, juice and zest of; 1/2 juice and lemon, zest of; 1 -2 garlic clove, grated; 1/2 cup white distilled vinegar; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

2 cups wild rice (either solely wild rice, or a mixture of rices with wild rice)
4 -5 cups vegetable broth (amount of liquid depends on what kind of rice you use) or 4 -5 cups water (amount of liquid depends on what kind of rice you use)
1 cup pecans (chopped or whole)
1 cup golden raisin
1/3 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
2 to 3 oranges, juice and zest of
1/2 juice and lemon, zest of
1 -2 garlic clove, grated
1/2 cup white distilled vinegar
salt and pepper

1
Rinse the rice in a fine strainer. Combine rice and cooking liquid in a large pan, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for about 30-45 minutes. Be careful not to overcook the rice, you want it to be a little chewy because it will soak up the dressing later. After rice is done cooking, use a fine strainer to rinse rice under cold water. Place rinsed and well-strained rice in a large bowl.
2
Toast Pecans in a 375u00b0F oven for 10-12 minutes (reduce time if nuts are chopped), stirring occasionally, until lightly browned. Remove from oven, and cool to room temperature.
3
To make dressing, in a small bowl mix together orange zest, orange juice, lemon zest, lemon juice, grated garlic and white distilled vinegar (you can also add a little olive oil if desired).
4
In the large bowl with rice, combine golden raisins, chopped parsley, chopped cilantro, and dressing mixture. Add salt and pepper to taste. For best flavor, refrigerate for about 2 hours before serving.
5
Mix in toasted pecans immediately before serving so they remain nice and crunchy. Enjoy your healthy and delicious meal!

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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

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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: 2 cups wild rice (either solely wild rice, or a mixture of rices with wild rice), 4 -5 cups vegetable broth (amount of liquid depends on what kind of rice you use) or 4 -5 cups water (amount of liquid depends on what kind of rice you use), 1 cup pecans (chopped or whole), 1 cup golden raisin, and more.

Yes, Orange Scented Wild Rice Salad With Toasted Pecans And Golden Ra 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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Orange Scented Wild Rice Salad With Toasted Pecans And Golden Ra

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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