Wild Rice Salad With Raisins Recipe

Name: Wild Rice Salad With Raisins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 fluid ounces long grain and wild rice blend (supermarket brand); 2 ounces raisins; 1 tablespoon peanut oil; 2 ounces walnuts; 3 medium ripe tomatoes, chopped into small pieces; 3 inches piece cucumbers, diced; 1 small red pepper, diced; 1 red skinned dessert apple, chopped; 3 spring onions, finely chopped (even the green bit!); For the Dressing; 1 garlic clove; 1 teaspoon mustard powder; 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon sea salt; black pepper

Servings: persons

12 fluid ounces long grain and wild rice blend (supermarket brand)
2 ounces raisins
1 tablespoon peanut oil
2 ounces walnuts
3 medium ripe tomatoes, chopped into small pieces
3 inches piece cucumbers, diced
1 small red pepper, diced
1 red skinned dessert apple, chopped
3 spring onions, finely chopped (even the green bit!)
For the Dressing
1 garlic clove
1 teaspoon mustard powder
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon sea salt
black pepper

1
Preheat oven to gas 4 / 350u00b0F / 180u00b0C.
2
Cook the rice as per packet instruction. When cooked but still warm mix with 3-4 tbsp of the dressing, toss the rice around in the dressing and then leave to cool completely.
3
Make the dressing: Pound the garlic with the salt into a creamy paste.
4
Next work in the mustard powder.
5
Whisk in the vinegar and olive oil.
6
Season with plenty of black pepper.
7
Now toast the walnuts, spread them out on a baking tray and place them in the oven for 8 minutes. (Put a timer on, they burn easily).
8
Mix rice with cucumber, tomatoes, diced pepper, apple, raisins, spring onions and walnuts.
9
Drizzle with the remaining dressing and mix again so that everything is throughly combined and coated in dressing.

1503

kcal

Calories

Fat

264

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 fluid ounces long grain and wild rice blend (supermarket brand), 2 ounces raisins, 1 tablespoon peanut oil, 2 ounces walnuts, and more.

Yes, Wild Rice Salad With Raisins 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 With Raisins

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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