Best 11 Cranberry Apple Wild Rice Salad Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and healthy salad that is perfect for any occasion? Look no further than cranberry apple wild rice salad! This vibrant and flavorful dish combines the tartness of cranberries, the sweetness of apples, and the nutty flavor of wild rice to create a salad that is both satisfying and refreshing. With its colorful presentation and medley of textures, cranberry apple wild rice salad is sure to be a hit at your next potluck, picnic, or family gathering. Let's dive into the world of flavors and discover the best recipe to create this delightful salad that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

APPLE-CRANBERRY WILD RICE



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Dried apples, cranberries and savory nicely complement the wild rice and leek in this delicious recipe from Marion Karlin of Waterloo, Iowa.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2-3/4 cups water
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup uncooked wild rice
1 teaspoon dried savory
1small leek (white portion only), coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup chopped dried apples
6 tablespoons chicken broth, divided
1/2 teaspoon onion salt
1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil. Stir in the rice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until rice is tender. Drain. Stir in savory; set aside., In a large nonstick skillet, saute leek in oil for 1 minute. Stir in cranberries, apples and 3 tablespoons broth. Cover and simmer for 6-8 minutes or until fruit is tender, stirring occasionally., Add rice, onion salt, lemon-pepper and remaining broth. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.

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CRANBERRY-APPLE WILD RICE SALAD



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A quick and easy salad with wild rice, cranberries, and apples, drizzled with an orange vinegarette.

Provided by Christine

Categories     Salad

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 box Rice a Roni Long Grain and Wild Rice
1 cup water
2/3 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 medium apple (peeled, cored, diced)
2 stalks celery (chopped)
1/4 cup diced onion
1/2 cup walnuts (chopped and toasted)
1 teaspoon parsley
1/4 cup orange juice (fresh squeezed)
zest of one orange
2 1/2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 Tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook rice mix according to package directions-substituting 2/3 cup of water with chicken broth. Allow to cool. Add rice, cranberries, apple, celery, onion, and walnuts to a large bowl. Set aside. Whisk together ingredients for dressing. Pour over salad. Sprinkle with parsley. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

WILD RICE SALAD WITH DRIED CRANBERRIES, PICKLED APPLES, AND PECANS RECIPE



Wild Rice Salad With Dried Cranberries, Pickled Apples, and Pecans Recipe image

Whether you call it a salad, a dressing, or a stuffing, this wild rice side dish studded with plump cranberries and tart pickled apples is a perfect addition to the Thanksgiving table.

Provided by Daniel Gritzer

Categories     Side Dish     Salads     Sides     Salad

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 15

14 ounces wild rice (about 2 1/3 cups; 396g)
Chicken stock, vegetable stock, or water, for cooking the rice (see note)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 ounces (350g) crisp apple (about 1 medium), cored and diced
1 cup white wine vinegar (8 ounces; 235ml)
1/4 cup (50g) sugar, divided
4 ounces (115g) dried unsweetened cranberries
4 tablespoons (60g) unsalted butter
One 8-ounce (225g) red onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
Three 2-ounce (55g) stalks celery, cut into 1/4-inch dice
4 sprigs thyme
2 tablespoons minced flat-leaf parsley leaves and tender stems
1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon leaves
1 tablespoon minced chives
8 ounces (225g) pecans, toasted then roughly crumbled

Steps:

  • In a large pot, combine wild rice with enough stock and/or water to cover by at least 2 inches. Season lightly with salt. Bring to a simmer, then continue to cook at a simmer until rice grows tender and many of the grains have ruptured, about 50 minutes; add more water at any point as needed to keep rice covered.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, combine white wine vinegar with 1 cup (235ml) water, 2 tablespoons (25g) sugar, and 1 teaspoon (4g) kosher salt. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring to dissolve sugar and salt.
  • Place apples in a stainless steel mixing bowl nested in a larger mixing bowl full of ice water. Pour hot vinegar brine over apples, stirring to chill rapidly. Once cool, press a clean paper towel against the surface to fully submerge apples. Set aside or refrigerate for up to 3 days.
  • In a separate heat-resistant bowl, pour about 1 cup boiling water over cranberries. Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons (25g) sugar until dissolved. Set aside.
  • In a medium skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat until foaming. Add onion, celery, and thyme sprigs, and cook, stirring, until tender but not browned, about 4 minutes. Discard thyme and set aside.
  • Using a fine-mesh strainer, drain wild rice well; let cool to near room temperature. Transfer to a large bowl and mix with sautéed vegetables. Drain cranberries and add to rice. Using a slotted spoon, transfer pickled apples to wild rice, reserving the pickling brine.
  • Add parsley, tarragon, chives, and pecans to rice. Stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Mix in 1 tablespoon reserved pickling brine at a time until salad tastes bright and flavorful. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 kcal, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 13 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 206 mg, Sugar 17 g, Fat 21 g, ServingSize Serves 6 to 10 as a side, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

WILD RICE SALAD



Wild Rice Salad image

Provided by Ina Garten

Time 1h50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup long-grain wild rice (6 ounces)
Kosher salt
2 navel oranges
2 tablespoons good olive oil
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
1/2 cup seedless green grapes, cut in half
1/2 cup pecans, toasted
1/4 cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoons scallions, white and green parts, chopped
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place the wild rice in a medium pot with 4 cups of water and 2 teaspoons of salt and bring to a boil. Simmer uncovered for 50 to 60 minutes, until the rice is very tender. Drain well and place the rice back in the pot. Cover and allow to steam for 10 minutes. While the rice is still warm, place it in a mixing bowl. Peel the oranges with a sharp knife, removing all the white pith. Cut between the membranes and add the orange sections to the bowl with the rice. Add the olive oil, orange juice, raspberry vinegar, grapes, pecans, cranberries, scallions, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and the pepper. Allow to sit for 30 minutes for the flavors to blend. Taste for seasonings and serve at room temperature.

BROWN RICE WITH APPLES AND CRANBERRIES



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This dish is inspired by a wild rice salad recipe of Martha Stewart's. It is good cold or room temperature, but I prefer it heated up. It is better to make it at least a day before and refrigerate it. This gives the flavors time to blend.

Provided by carolinajewel

Categories     Brown Rice

Time 1h30m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 cups brown rice
2 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 rome apple, cored and cut into 1/4 inch dice
1 pinch ground cloves
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 celery ribs, cut into 1/4 inch dice
1 large onion, cut into 1/4 inch dice
1/2 cup dried cranberries
salt and pepper, to taste
4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • For Baked Brown Rice:Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.Place the rice into an 8-inch square glass baking dish.
  • Bring the water, 1 Tablespoon butter, and salt just to a boil in a kettle or covered saucepan. Once the water boils, pour it over the rice, stir to combine, and cover the dish tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil. Bake on the middle rack of the oven for 1 hour. At this point, rice can be refrigerated for several days.
  • For the rice dish: Place the rice in a bowl. Melt 1 Tablespoon butter in a medium skillet. Saute the apple with the pinch of cloves until golden and softened a bit.Transfer to the bowl of rice.
  • In the same skillet, heat the olive oil. Saute the celery and onion until translucent. Transfer to the bowl with the rice mixture. Add the cranberries. Mix and salt and pepper to taste.
  • In a small bowl, combine the vinegars, lemon juice and water. Pour over the rice and combine well. Refrigerate to store.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.7, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 6.1, Sodium 185.4, Carbohydrate 26, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2.8, Protein 2.5

CRANBERRY WILD RICE



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Nuts are a wonderful source of protein and nutrition so I look for ways to add them to all of my dishes. The addition of cranberries in this recipe makes it perfect for fall.-Dawn Bryant, Thedford, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups water
3/4 cup uncooked wild rice
1 small red onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped dried cranberries
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring water and rice to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 50-60 minutes or until rice is tender., In a large skillet, saute the onion, cranberries and thyme in oil until onion is tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain rice if needed; stir in onion mixture and pine nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CRANBERRY WILD RICE SALAD



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I first tried this recipe at a luncheon during a holiday home tour. Since cranberries grow well in this area, I love to use the dried variety to give recipes like this hearty salad color and tang. It's a thrill to make it for visitors. -Lyn Graebert, Park Falls, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 cups cooked wild rice
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained and chopped
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/3 cup cranberry juice
1/3 cup vinegar
2 teaspoons olive oil
3/4 teaspoon dried basil
3/4 teaspoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt, optional
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup chopped pecans, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In a small bowl, combine cranberry juice, vinegar, oil, basil, sugar, salt if desired and pepper; mix well. Pour over rice mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate overnight. Just before serving, stir in pecans if desired.

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APPLE RICE SALAD



Apple Rice Salad image

With the classic combination of apples, celery and walnuts, this creamy side tastes like a jazzed up version of Waldorf salad. It complements most meat entrees or can be served on a bed of lettuce as a vegetarian dish.-Linda Bankauskas, Ann Arbor, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups cooked wild rice
2 cups chopped apples
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 celery ribs, chopped
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup unsweetened apple juice
3/4 cup plain yogurt
3/4 cup mayonnaise
4 teaspoons honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the rice, apples, walnuts, celery, cranberries and juice. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Add to rice mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts :

WILD RICE, APPLE, AND DRIED-CRANBERRY STUFFING



Wild Rice, Apple, and Dried-Cranberry Stuffing image

Categories     Fruit     Herb     Side     Bake     Thanksgiving     Stuffing/Dressing     Cranberry     Apple     Fall     Wild Rice     Gourmet     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 cups water
1 cup wild rice
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 pound crusty white bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (6 cups)
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, plus 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter or reserved fat from turkey
2 cups diced (1/3 inch) onion
2 cups diced (1/3 inch) celery
2 cups diced (1/3 inch) apple
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried, crumbled
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh marjoram or 1/2 teaspoon dried, crumbled
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup dried cranberries (5 ounces)
1 cup turkey stock or chicken broth

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil in a 2-quart heavy saucepan, then add rice and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, until rice is tender and most grains are split open, 1 to 1 1/4 hours (not all liquid will be absorbed). Drain well in a colander and spread out in a baking pan to cool completely.
  • Put oven rack in upper third of oven and preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Spread bread cubes in a shallow baking pan and bake in upper third of oven until dry, about 20 minutes.
  • Melt 1 stick butter in a large nonstick skillet over moderate heat, then cook onion and celery, stirring, until softened, about 8 minutes. Add apple and cook, stirring, until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in herbs, pepper, and remaining teaspoon salt and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and toss with rice, bread, and dried cranberries.
  • Increase oven temperature to 450°F and butter a shallow 3-quart baking dish (13 by 9 inches).
  • Spread stuffing evenly in baking dish and drizzle with turkey stock and melted butter. Bake, covered tightly with foil, in upper third of oven until heated through, about 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake until top is browned, 10 to 15 minutes more.

APPLE-CRANBERRY SALAD



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Great salad you can serve on the side of a main dish or add roasted chicken and have as a meal! Chopped Belgian endive and radicchio can be substituted for the baby greens if you prefer a more exotic twist on salad recipes.

Provided by Lisawas

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 teaspoon stone-ground mustard
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
¼ cup olive oil
1 apple, diced
1 pear, diced
¼ cup dried cranberries
1 (10 ounce) package mixed baby greens
¼ cup crumbled blue cheese
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Whisk the mustard and vinegar together in a small bowl. Drizzle in the olive oil while whisking to create a dressing; set aside.
  • Place the apple, pear, cranberries, baby greens, blue cheese, and walnuts into a large salad bowl. Toss gently to mix, then pour on the dressing, and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.6 calories, Carbohydrate 21.5 g, Cholesterol 6.3 mg, Fat 18.6 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 160.5 mg, Sugar 14.4 g

CRANBERRY RICE SALAD



Cranberry Rice Salad image

Our home economists devised this make-ahead recipe with the hectic holidays in mind. Cranberries and green onions add a bit of color.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup uncooked long grain rice
3/4 cup dried cranberries
2 green onions, sliced
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried minced onion
1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
2 tablespoons canola oil
3/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. In a large bowl, combine the rice, cranberries and green onions. , In a small bowl, combine the sugar, minced onion, poppy seeds and paprika; whisk in the vinegars and oil. Drizzle over rice mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours. Just before serving, stir in the almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 calories, Fat 13g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 3mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Tips:

  • Cook the wild rice according to the package directions. Be sure to rinse the rice thoroughly before cooking.
  • While the rice is cooking, prepare the other ingredients. Chop the celery, onion, and apple. Measure out the dried cherries, walnuts, and parsley.
  • Once the rice is cooked, let it cool slightly before adding it to the salad. This will help to prevent the salad from becoming mushy.
  • Combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later. This salad is best served within a few hours of making it, as the apples will start to brown.

Conclusion:

This cranberry apple wild rice salad is a delicious and healthy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is sure to please everyone at your table. The salad is also very easy to make, and it can be prepared in just a few minutes.

If you are looking for a healthy and delicious side dish, this cranberry apple wild rice salad is the perfect choice. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is sure to please everyone at your table.

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