Wild Rice Salad Recipe

Name: Wild Rice Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Red Wine Vinaigrette; 1/3 cup red wine; 1/4 chopped shallots or red onions; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 tsp salt; whisk ingredients in a small bowl; Salad ingredients; 10 oz wild rice; 3 scallions chopped; 1/2 cup hazelnuts, toasted and halved; (good hazelnuts at Bristol Farms & the Farm Brentwood Country Mart- Whole foods not good); 1 orange; 1 cup seedless grapes halved; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper

Servings: persons

Red Wine Vinaigrette
1/3 cup red wine
1/4 chopped shallots or red onions
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
whisk ingredients in a small bowl
Salad ingredients
10 oz wild rice
3 scallions chopped
1/2 cup hazelnuts, toasted and halved
(good hazelnuts at Bristol Farms & the Farm Brentwood Country Mart- Whole foods not good)
1 orange
1 cup seedless grapes halved
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper

1
Prepare rice
2
simmer 30 minutes so it is slightly underdone- transfer to salad bowl
3
cube the orange interior
4
add grapes, ,scallions salt and pepper & dressing , mix let stand of 30 minutes all mixed up before serving.
5
Add nuts at least minute so they don't get soggy
6
Any chopped veggies (carrots celery)or fruit are good in this. I use Kiwis cubes, a firm peach is good too. Chopped Almonds or pecans are fine substitute for Hazelnuts-get them pre-toasted because soggy ones are not good. Roman Hazelnuts from Bristol farms).
7
Add nuts at least minute so they don't get soggy

426

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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

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Red Wine Vinaigrette, 1/3 cup red wine, 1/4 chopped shallots or red onions, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Wild Rice Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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