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rainbow salad

Vibrant Rainbow Salad for a Fresh Flavor Experience

This vibrant rainbow salad combines wild rice, cranberries, and pecans for a nutritious and refreshing meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1.67 cups Wild Rice Rinsed before cooking
  • 0.5 cups Dried Cranberries
  • 0.5 cups Dried Apricots, chopped Substitute with fresh pear if desired
  • 0.5 cups Pecan Halves, broken Walnuts can be used as a substitute
  • 0.5 cups Roasted and Salted Pistachios Adjust salt in dressing if using unsalted
  • 0.5 cups Celery, diced Optional bell peppers can be added
  • 0.25 cups Red Onion, diced Substitute with shallots for milder flavor
  • 0.25 cups Green Onion, sliced Chives can be used for a fresher taste
For the Lemon Honey Dijon Vinaigrette
  • 0.25 cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar Apple cider vinegar can be used as an alternative
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Honey Maple syrup is a great vegan substitute
  • 1 clove Garlic, minced
  • Kosher Salt & Pepper To taste

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Colander
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Rinse wild rice and add to the boiling water. Cook for approximately 30 minutes.
  2. Strain the cooked wild rice using a colander. Rinse under cold water to cool and stop cooking.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, and minced garlic until smooth.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled wild rice, cranberries, chopped apricots, broken pecans, and pistachios. Add diced celery, diced red onion, and sliced green onion.
  5. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad mixture and gently fold to coat evenly.
  6. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Perfect for meal prep; store salad and dressing separately until ready to serve to avoid sogginess.

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