Wild Rice Salad Recipe

Name: Wild Rice Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound wild rice (about 1 1/2 cups), rinsed; 2 celery ribs, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 2 small vine-ripened tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch dice; 1/2 carrot, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 1/2 red onion, chopped fine; 1/2 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 1/2 green bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 1/2 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted until golden; 1/2 cup raisins; 6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon minced garlic

Servings: persons

1/2 pound wild rice (about 1 1/2 cups), rinsed
2 celery ribs, cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 small vine-ripened tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/2 carrot, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/2 red onion, chopped fine
1/2 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/2 green bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/2 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted until golden
1/2 cup raisins
6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic

1
In a large saucepan bring 5 cups salted water to a boil.
2
Add wild rice and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 40 minutes.
3
Drain wild rice and transfer to a bowl to cool.
4
(Chill wild rice, covered, until cold, about 2 hours.)
5
In a large bowl combine vegetables, almonds, and raisins and toss with wild rice.
6
In a bowl whisk together vinegar, oil, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste until combined well.
7
Pour dressing over salad and toss well.
8
(Salad may be made 2 days ahead and chilled, covered.)

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound wild rice (about 1 1/2 cups), rinsed, 2 celery ribs, cut into 1/4-inch dice, 2 small vine-ripened tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch dice, 1/2 carrot, cut into 1/4-inch dice, 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.

Wild Rice Salad

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