Wild Rice and Chickpea Salad with Ham Recipe

Name: Wild Rice and Chickpea Salad with Ham
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups wild rice (10 ounces); Kosher salt; 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 teaspoon curry powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; Pinch of cayenne pepper; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; One 19-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 1/4 pound smoked ham, diced; 4 small scallions, white and light green parts, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup golden raisins; Freshly ground pepper; Hot sauce

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups wild rice (10 ounces)
Kosher salt
2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Pinch of cayenne pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
One 19-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/4 pound smoked ham, diced
4 small scallions, white and light green parts, thinly sliced
1/4 cup golden raisins
Freshly ground pepper
Hot sauce

1
Fill a large saucepan three-quarters full of water and bring to a boil.
2
Add the wild rice and 1 tablespoon of salt and simmer over moderate heat until the rice is tender and most of the grains have just split, 50 minutes.
3
Drain and rinse the rice under cold water, then drain again.
4
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk the lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, honey, curry powder, cumin and cayenne.
5
Add the olive oil and whisk until combined.
6
Toss in the chickpeas, ham, scallions, raisins and wild rice.
7
Season the salad with salt, pepper and hot sauce, transfer to a bowl and serve.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups wild rice (10 ounces), Kosher salt, 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, and more.

Yes, Wild Rice and Chickpea Salad with Ham 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Wild Rice and Chickpea Salad with Ham

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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