Best 11 Wild Rice And Almond Salad Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and nutritious salad to add to your next meal? If so, then this wild rice and almond salad is the perfect recipe for you! Packed with flavors and textures, this salad is sure to impress your family and friends. The combination of wild rice, almonds, and vegetables creates a unique and delicious dish that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're looking for a healthy lunch option or a light dinner, this salad is sure to satisfy your cravings. So, get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this wild rice and almond salad recipe!

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

WILD RICE SALAD



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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.

WILD RICE SALAD



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Easy to make and tastes wonderful. You can use either turkey or chicken. You can serve it plain, on salad greens, or in a pita. Very versatile. If in season, try substituting black cherries for the grapes.

Provided by GINNYKAE

Categories     Salad     Grains     Rice Salad Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (6 ounce) package wild rice
¾ cup light mayonnaise
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon white sugar
salt and pepper to taste
2 cups cooked, cubed turkey meat
¼ cup diced green onion
1 cup seedless red grapes
6 ounces blanched slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper. Stir in rice, turkey, onion and grapes until evenly coated with dressing. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
  • Before serving, sprinkle slivered almonds over the top of the salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.2 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 11.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 138.1 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

WILD RICE SALAD



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This wild rice dish is even better when dressed a day ahead; cover and refrigerate. Then bring to room temperature and garnish with almonds before serving.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups wild rice, cooked according to package instructions, then drained and rinsed under cold water
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 red apple, cored and cut into 1/4-inch dice
Pinch of ground cloves
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small red onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 celery stalk, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 small carrot, cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup dried currants
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons apple-cider vinegar
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons water
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Place cooked rice in a medium bowl. Melt butter in a medium skillet. Saute apple with cloves, stirring, until golden, about 3 minutes. Transfer to bowl with rice.
  • In same skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium. Saute onion, celery, carrot, and garlic, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent and just beginning to brown, about 6 minutes. Transfer to bowl with rice mixture; add currants. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add vinegars, lemon juice, and the water to skillet; heat, whisking, until reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Whisk in remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Drizzle over salad; toss to combine. Serve, garnished with almonds.

WILD RICE AND ALMOND SALAD



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Provided by Craig Claiborne And Pierre Franey

Categories     salads and dressings

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 1/2 to 4 cups cooked wild rice (see recipe)
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup imported black olives, pitted
1 cup raisins
1 cup peeled, seeded, diced tomatoes
1/4 cup red-wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
Salt to taste, if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
3 bottled hot cherry peppers or pickled jalapenos, chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh coriander, optional

Steps:

  • Put the rice in a mixing bowl and let it cool.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Put the sliced almonds in a small skillet and place in the oven. Bake five minutes or longer, shaking the skillet occasionally, until the slices are nicely browned. Let cool.
  • To the rice add the almond slices, olives, raisins, tomatoes, vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper, cherry peppers or jalapenos and coriander. Toss to blend and serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 401, UnsaturatedFat 20 grams, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 501 milligrams, Sugar 17 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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.

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WILD RICE WITH ALMONDS



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Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup wild rice blend (such as a blend of long-grain brown, sweet brown, whole-grain black,
1/4 cup slivered almonds
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Bring 2 1/2 cups water to a boil. Add wild rice, almonds, butter, and salt and return to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and let cook for 50 minutes without removing the lid. Remove from heat and let rest 10 minutes, leaving covered.
  • Stir to fluff rice, transfer to serving dish and sprinkle with minced parsley.

WILD RICE AND EDAMAME SALAD



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Make and share this Wild Rice and Edamame Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Rice

Time 43m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup blanched slivered almond
2 tablespoons white sesame seeds
4 cups cooked wild rice
3 medium scallions, thinly sliced (white and light green parts)
2 cups shelled cooked edamame, thawed if frozen
2 medium carrots, peeled and small dice
1/2 cup dried cranberries
3 tablespoons olive oil or 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
1/4 cup rice vinegar, plus more as needed
2 teaspoons honey
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place the almonds in a medium frying pan over medium heat and toast, stirring often, until golden brown (do not let the nuts burn), about 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a large heatproof bowl. Add the sesame seeds to the pan and toast, stirring often, until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to the bowl with the almonds.
  • Add the rice, scallions, edamame, carrots, and cranberries to the bowl with the almonds and sesame seeds and toss to combine.
  • Whisk the olive oil, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey and a pinch each of salt and pepper in a medium bowl until combined. Drizzle over the rice mixture and toss to combine. Taste and season as needed with more salt, pepper, and vinegar. Cover and chill for at least one hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445.7, Fat 25.4, SaturatedFat 3, Sodium 34.3, Carbohydrate 41.1, Fiber 8.2, Sugar 4.7, Protein 18.9

NUTTY WILD RICE SALAD



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Wild rice is sensational in this chilled salad. The toasted almonds complement the nuttiness of the rice, while red wine vinegar and soy sauce make a tangy dressing. I'll often serve the salad in lettuce cups, and sometimes I'll add diced ham and asparagus to turn it into a main-dish salad.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/2 cups beef or chicken broth
1/2 cup uncooked wild rice
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
2 celery ribs, sliced
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
DRESSING:
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Stir in the rice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until tender. Drain; fluff with a fork. Stir in the peas, celery, onions and almonds. , In a small jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients; shake well. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

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JEWELLED WILD RICE WITH ALMONDS



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A simple rice salad makes a great side dish. Add cranberries and orange for sweetness, nuts for crunch and herbs for lots of fresh flavour

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Categories     Side dish

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

25g butter or 2 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion , chopped
500g pack wild & brown basmati rice
100g dried cranberries
1l vegetable stock
2 bay leaves
1 large thyme sprig
small pack flat-leaf parsley , chopped
50g toasted flaked almond
finely grated zest ½ orange
olive oil
lemon juice

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Heat the butter or oil in a flameproof casserole dish and gently cook the onion for 15 mins until just starting to turn golden. Add the rice and cranberries, and stir a few times until coated. Season well and pour over the stock.
  • Float the bay leaves and thyme on top of the stock, and put a circle of baking parchment on top of that. Cover with a lid and put in the oven for 45 mins until the rice is tender. Stir through the parsley, almonds and orange zest. Serve hot, or leave to go cold and serve as a salad, dressed with olive oil and lemon juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 457 calories, Fat 10 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 82 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 15 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 10 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium

WILD RICE SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Side     Raisin     Almond     Bell Pepper     Summer     Healthy     Vegan     Wild Rice     Gourmet     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 pound wild rice (about 1 1/2 cups), rinsed
2 celery ribs, cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 small vine-ripened tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/2 carrot, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/2 red onion, chopped fine
1/2 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/2 green bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/2 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted until golden
1/2 cup raisins
6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan bring 5 cups salted water to a boil. Add wild rice and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 40 minutes. Drain wild rice and transfer to a bowl to cool. (Chill wild rice, covered, until cold, about 2 hours.)
  • In a large bowl combine vegetables, almonds, and raisins and toss with wild rice.
  • In a bowl whisk together vinegar, oil, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste until combined well. Pour dressing over salad and toss well. (Salad may be made 2 days ahead and chilled, covered.)

FRUITED RICE SALAD WITH TOASTED ALMONDS



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Dinner ready in 20 minutes! Enjoy this sweet and tangy rice salad packed with fruits and crunchy almonds - a delightful meal!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons orange marmalade
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
3 cups cold cooked white rice
1 cup seedless red grapes
2 medium oranges, peeled and chopped
2 small kiwifruit, peeled and sliced
Lettuce leaves
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Mix marmalade, soy sauce and ginger in large bowl.
  • Add remaining ingredients except lettuce and almonds; toss. Serve on lettuce; sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325, Carbohydrate 66 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 270 mg

Tips:

  • Use good quality ingredients: Fresh, high-quality ingredients will make a big difference in the flavor of your salad. Look for plump, firm wild rice, crunchy almonds, and crisp vegetables.
  • Cook the wild rice properly: Wild rice takes longer to cook than white or brown rice, so be sure to allow enough time. Rinse the rice well before cooking, and cook it according to the package directions.
  • Toast the almonds: Toasting the almonds brings out their flavor and makes them more crunchy. You can toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat, or in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 5-7 minutes.
  • Chop the vegetables evenly: This will help them cook evenly and make the salad more visually appealing.
  • Use a light dressing: A light dressing will help to enhance the flavors of the salad without overpowering them. A simple vinaigrette or lemon-tahini dressing is a good option.
  • Serve the salad immediately: Wild rice and almond salad is best served immediately after it is made. The rice will start to lose its texture if it sits for too long.

Conclusion:

Wild rice and almond salad is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make, and it can be tailored to your own personal taste. With its unique flavor and texture, wild rice and almond salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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