BLACK BEAN AND WILD RICE SALAD

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I love this cold salad as a light lunch or dinner, or as a side dish in the summer or fall. The orange and herb vinaigrette is really delicious! Dried cherries are a tasty substitution for the dried cranberries. And pecans work well if you don't have cashews.

Provided by SeattleFarmersMarketGirl

Categories     Salad     Grains     Rice Salad Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 red onion, finely chopped
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
1 (14 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (16 ounce) package cooked wild rice
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup roughly chopped cashews
½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
¼ cup olive oil
3 tablespoons tarragon vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Toss the red onion, cilantro, black beans, wild rice, dried cranberries, and cashews together in a large mixing bowl.
  • Whisk the orange juice, olive oil, tarragon vinegar, Dijon mustard, thyme, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper together in a small bowl; pour over the rice mixture in the mixing bowl and toss to coat. Chill 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.7 calories, Carbohydrate 32.8 g, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 274.5 mg, Sugar 7.7 g

Salomé Kouassi
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I'm not sure about the combination of black beans and wild rice, but I'm willing to give it a try.


Mackenzie Davis
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This salad looks so delicious! I can't wait to try it.


Muhammed Rafik
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I'm going to try making this salad with brown rice next time.


Wazir Ali
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover grilled chicken or fish.


brock shaner
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I've never had wild rice before, but I loved it in this salad.


Adan Hernandez
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This salad is a great make-ahead meal. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


Kablesh Kumar
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I'm not a big fan of black beans, but I loved this salad!


MD. aman
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The dressing for this salad is so good! It's light and tangy.


Jerry Brown
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Ainembabazi Dassy
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I love this salad! It's so healthy and delicious.


Hakim Mwanje
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Hasanur Rahman Banna
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I added some chopped avocado to this salad and it was amazing!


Jordan Martinez
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover black beans and wild rice.


Racheal Mulenga
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I love the combination of black beans and wild rice. It's so unique and flavorful.


Mohammad IDREES
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This salad is the perfect summer dish. It's light, refreshing, and full of flavor.


Muna Omar
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Lex Moreno
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the combination of black beans, wild rice, and vegetables.