Wild Rice and Mango Salad Recipe

Name: Wild Rice and Mango Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup wild rice, rinsed; 2 ripe, firm mangoes, peeled and diced; 1 medium-sized red bell pepper, diced; 1/2 cup diced red onion; 1/2 cup chopped cilantro; 1/2 cup shelled pistachios, coarsely chopped; ⅓ cup fresh orange juice; 1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/4 tsp. salt; ⅛ tsp. freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 cup wild rice, rinsed
2 ripe, firm mangoes, peeled and diced
1 medium-sized red bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup diced red onion
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 cup shelled pistachios, coarsely chopped
⅓ cup fresh orange juice
1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 tsp. salt
⅛ tsp. freshly ground black pepper

1
To make Salad: Bring large saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil over medium-high heat.
2
Add wild rice, cover and reduce heat to medium-low.
3
Cook 45 to 55 minutes, or until rice grains are chewy-tender and starting to split.
4
Drain, and rinse under cold running water.
5
Meanwhile, to make Dressing: Whisk together all ingredients in large bowl.
6
Set aside.
7
To assemble, add cooled wild rice to dressing, and toss well to coat.
8
Add mangoes, red pepper, onion and cilantro; toss again.
9
Sprinkle with pistachios, 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 cup wild rice, rinsed, 2 ripe, firm mangoes, peeled and diced, 1 medium-sized red bell pepper, diced, 1/2 cup diced red onion, and more.

Yes, Wild Rice and Mango 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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Wild Rice and Mango Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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