ALMOND & APPLE WILD RICE SALAD

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It's healthy and delicious! Use a mixture of red and green apples to give it a pop of color. -Dan Wellberg, Elk River, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/2 cups uncooked wild rice
2 medium apples, chopped
2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup orange juice
4 teaspoons olive oil
4 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
2 celery ribs, chopped
1/2 cup unblanched almonds, coarsely chopped
Optional toppings: halved green grapes, cubed cheddar cheese and chopped red onion

Steps:

  • Cook wild rice according to package directions. Transfer to a large bowl; cool completely., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, toss apples with 2 tablespoons orange juice. In another bowl, whisk the remaining orange juice, oil, vinegar, honey, salt and pepper. , Add apples and celery to rice. Drizzle with dressing; toss to combine. Refrigerate, covered, until chilled. Sprinkle with almonds; serve with toppings if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

Moswer Jan
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This salad is a great way to change up your salad routine. It's healthy, delicious, and easy to make.


Brandi Alice
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


ERIC THOMAS
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This salad is a great make-ahead meal. I like to make it on the weekend and then have it for lunch throughout the week.


shiblu hyder
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a winner. It's a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Sm Jakaria
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This salad is a great way to change up your lunch routine. It's healthy, delicious, and easy to make.


Jennifer Paulk
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


kushal Bhurtel
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover wild rice. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables.


Jeyakumar Sajanthan
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I'm not a big fan of apples in salads, but I loved them in this one. The dressing really brings out their flavor.


Rudolph Kakrabah
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This salad is so refreshing and light. It's perfect for a summer lunch or dinner.


Hashini Silva
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I added some grilled chicken to this salad and it was amazing! It's a great way to get a healthy and delicious meal on the table in a hurry.


AdnaN NasaR
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors.


Jeetu Chhetri
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This salad is a great make-ahead meal. I made it the night before and it was even better the next day.


Betty Lucero
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I'm not usually a fan of wild rice, but this salad changed my mind. The dressing was light and flavorful, and the almonds and apples added a nice crunch.


Shannon Jarrett
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! The combination of almonds, apples, and wild rice was unique and delicious. I especially loved the tangy dressing.