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 cup long-grain wild rice (6 ounces); Kosher salt; 2 navel oranges; 2 tablespoons good olive oil; 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice; 2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar; 1/2 cup seedless green grapes, cut in half; 1/2 cup pecans, toasted; 1/4 cup dried cranberries; 2 tablespoons scallions, white and green parts, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 cup long-grain wild rice (6 ounces)
Kosher salt
2 navel oranges
2 tablespoons good olive oil
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
1/2 cup seedless green grapes, cut in half
1/2 cup pecans, toasted
1/4 cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoons scallions, white and green parts, chopped
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1
Place the wild rice in a medium pot with 4 cups of water and 2 teaspoons of salt and bring to a boil.
2
Simmer uncovered for 50 to 60 minutes, until the rice is very tender.
3
Drain well and place the rice back in the pot.
4
Cover and allow to steam for 10 minutes.
5
While the rice is still warm, place it in a mixing bowl.
6
Peel the oranges with a sharp knife, removing all the white pith.
7
Cut between the membranes and add the orange sections to the bowl with the rice.
8
Add the olive oil, orange juice, raspberry vinegar, grapes, pecans, cranberries, scallions, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and the pepper.
9
Allow to sit for 30 minutes for the flavors to blend.
10
Taste for seasonings and serve at room temperature.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup long-grain wild rice (6 ounces), Kosher salt, 2 navel oranges, 2 tablespoons good 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.

Wild Rice Salad

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