Best 7 Northwoods Wild Rice Salad Recipes

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Venture into the culinary wonders of the Northwoods with our exploration of the enticing Northwoods Wild Rice Salad. This delectable dish is a symphony of flavors that captures the essence of the region's natural beauty. The nutty, earthy taste of wild rice blends harmoniously with a medley of crisp vegetables, succulent fruits, and a tangy dressing, creating a vibrant and refreshing salad that will tantalize your taste buds. Join us on this culinary journey as we uncover the secrets behind crafting the perfect Northwoods Wild Rice Salad, a dish that embodies the spirit of the great outdoors.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

NORTHWOODS WILD RICE SALAD



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This is my Minnesota version of a vintage German slaw served at church suppers. The wild rice has a nutty flavor that's perfect with tangy sauerkraut. -Jeanne Holt, Mendota Heights, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2/3 cup uncooked wild rice
2 cans (14 ounces each) sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained
1 medium apple, peeled and chopped
3/4 cup chopped celery
3/4 cup shredded carrot (about 1 large carrot)
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
DRESSING:
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup cider vinegar
3 tablespoons canola oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
3/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Cook wild rice according to package directions. Cool completely., In a large bowl, combine sauerkraut, apple, celery, carrot, onion and cooled rice. In a small bowl, whisk the first five dressing ingredients until sugar is dissolved; stir in herbs. Add to sauerkraut mixture; toss to combine., Refrigerate, covered, at least 4 hours to allow flavors to blend. Stir in walnuts just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 17g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 747mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

WILD RICE SALAD



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h

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.

NORTH WOODS CHICKEN AND WILD RICE SOUP - OAMC



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This recipe comes from the cookbook "Don't Panic - Dinner's in the Freezer" . It is really delicious. Good with crusty bread and a green salad. I must admit to using the pre-cooked bacon crumbles (about 1/2 cup) instead of cooking and crumbling the bacon. Sometimes it is just easier! Make sure it is real bacon though, not the imitation bacon bits! Enjoy.

Provided by JillAZ

Categories     Grains

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/2 onion, diced
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/4 cup butter
3 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken breasts
10 ounces chicken broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 cup milk
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
1 1/2 cups cooked wild rice

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large saucepan.
  • Add onion and celery and saute until tender.
  • Stir in flour, salt, thyme and paprika. Cook for about 1 minute until bubbly.
  • Add chicken, broth, worcestershire, sherry, milk and half & half. Cook, stirring, until it thickens slightly.
  • TO EAT RIGHT AWAY: Fold in rice and bacon pieces. Cook until heated through.
  • Ladle into bowls and serve.
  • TO FREEZE:.
  • Allow to cool. Fold in rice and bacon.
  • Place in a freezer bag and seal. Label and freeze.
  • TO REHEAT: Thaw and heat in a saucepan until bubbly. Ladle into bowls and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490.2, Fat 36.4, SaturatedFat 16.7, Cholesterol 103.5, Sodium 837.9, Carbohydrate 18.6, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 1.4, Protein 21.3

NORTHWOODS WILD RICE



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My recipe uses a product native to the north-central United States, wild rice. Wild rice is not a rice at all, but rather a grass seed. It was a staple in the diet of the early American Indians and remains a favorite today because of its crunchy texture. This dish is especially good served with poultry.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/2 cups uncooked wild rice, rinsed
4 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter, cubed
4 slices bacon, diced
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup celery, sliced
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
Seasoned salt to taste
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup salted cashews

Steps:

  • Place rice, water and salt in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer; cook 45 minutes or until tender. Uncover and fluff with a fork. Simmer for 5 additional minutes. Drain any liquid. While rice is cooking, fry bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels. In a skillet, melt butter and saute onion, celery and mushrooms until tender. Add rice, seasoned salt and pepper. Heat through. Just before serving, top with cashews and reserved bacon. , For a make-ahead dish, place cooked rice mixture in a 2-qt. casserole; top with cashews and bacon. Refrigerate until ready to reheat. Bake at 350° for 20-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 18g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 506mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

NORTHWOODS WILD RICE



Northwoods Wild Rice image

My recipe uses a product native to the north-central United States, wild rice. Wild rice is not a rice at all, but rather a grass seed. It was a staple in the diet of the early American Indians and remains a favorite today because of its crunchy texture. This dish is especially good served with poultry.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ cups uncooked wild rice, rinsed
4 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
¼ cup butter or margarine
4 slices bacon, diced
1 small onion, chopped
½ cup celery, sliced
½ cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 pinch seasoned salt to taste
¼ teaspoon pepper
½ cup salted cashews

Steps:

  • Place rice, water and salt in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer; cook 45 minutes or until tender. Uncover and fluff with a fork. Simmer for 5 additional minutes. Drain any liquid. While rice is cooking, fry bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels. In a skillet, melt butter and saute onion, celery and mushrooms until tender. Add rice, seasoned salt and pepper. Heat through. Just before serving, top with cashews and reserved bacon.
  • For a make-ahead dish, place cooked rice mixture in a 2-qt. casserole; top with cashews and bacon. Refrigerate until ready to reheat. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370.1 calories, Carbohydrate 35.6 g, Cholesterol 33 mg, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 662.1 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

NORTH WOODS CHICKEN SALAD



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Leftover chicken? Use it in a wild and wonderful chicken salad.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 2h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 cups cold cooked wild rice
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
1 cup 1-inch pieces snap pea pods
3 medium green onions, sliced (3 tablespoons)
1/2 cup cashews

Steps:

  • In food processor, cover and process all vinaigrette ingredients until smooth.
  • In large bowl, toss vinaigrette and all salad ingredients except cashews until coated. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours to blend flavors but no longer than 24 hours.
  • Toss salad and cashews just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 3 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 580 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

CHICKEN-ARTICHOKE & RICE SALAD



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Make and share this Chicken-Artichoke & Rice Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by 911spatcher

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (6 1/2 ounce) box chicken rice pilaf mix, and vermicelli mix cooked
2 cups cooked chicken, diced
2 (2 1/4 ounce) jars marinated artichoke hearts, drained and 1 jar liquid reserved
1 green pepper, chopped
1 bunch green onion, chopped
8 ounces can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
2/3 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Combine rice vermicelli mix and chicken in a serving bowl; set aside. Chop artichokes; add to mixture along with reserved liquid. Blend in remaining ingredients; chill before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 476.4, Fat 24, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 83.6, Sodium 597.5, Carbohydrate 40.4, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 9.3, Protein 27.5

Tips:

  • Use day-old wild rice. This will help the salad to hold its shape and prevent the rice from becoming mushy.
  • Rinse the wild rice thoroughly before cooking. This will remove any dirt or debris.
  • Cook the wild rice according to the package directions. Be sure to use a large pot, as the rice will double in size during cooking.
  • Let the wild rice cool completely before assembling the salad. This will help to prevent the salad from becoming soggy.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your salad. This will add color, texture, and flavor.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different dressings. A vinaigrette, a creamy dressing, or a nut-based dressing would all be delicious on this salad.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later. This salad is best enjoyed within a few hours of making it.

Conclusion:

Northwoods Wild Rice Salad is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its combination of wild rice, vegetables, and dressing, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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