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Wild Rice and Cranberry Salad

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 250
A vibrant and nutritious salad combining wild rice, dried cranberries, and fresh herbs, perfect for a light meal or side dish.

Ingredients

Broth and Water

  • 3¼ cups water
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth

Wild Rice

  • 1¼ cups wild rice

Dried Cranberries and Raisins

  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries or Craisins
  • 1/2 cup golden raisins

Green Onions and Herbs

  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Pine Nuts and Orange Zest

  • 1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted ((see Recipe Notes))
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange zest

Orange Juice and Vinegar

  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • to taste salt and pepper

Instructions 

  • Bring water and broth to a boil, add rice, and simmer for 40 minutes. Drain and cool.
  • Mix cranberries, raisins, onions, parsley, and orange zest into rice.
  • Whisk orange juice and vinegar, then gradually add oil to make dressing. Toss with rice mixture.
  • Season with salt and pepper, cover, and refrigerate for several hours. Serve at room temperature.

Notes

Toast pine nuts for extra flavor and prepare dressing just before mixing.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: wild rice