When searching for a refreshing and flavorful side dish to complement your main course, consider the tantalizing flavors of wild rice mandarin salad. This vibrant dish combines the nutty flavor of wild rice, the sweetness of mandarin oranges, and a tangy dressing to create a culinary masterpiece. With its vibrant colors and unique texture, wild rice mandarin salad is sure to impress your guests. Whether you are hosting a luncheon, potluck, or casual gathering, this salad will surely be the star of the show.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
WILD RICE SALAD
Provided by Ina Garten
Time 1h50m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
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.
MANDARIN SALAD
A slightly sweet dressing with the crunchiness of sugared almonds makes this an outstanding salad! Recipe is requested every time it is served. Found recipe in Woman's Day magazine in 1995.
Provided by Marie
Categories Low Protein
Time 28m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Shake first 6 dressing ingredients in a jar and refrigerate.
- Stir almonds and sugar in a small pan over medium heat until sugar melts and starts to caramelize and almonds are very lightly toasted.
- Scrape into metal bowl and cool to room temperature.
- Break up and store covered at room temperature.
- Just before serving, put chopped lettuces in a large bowl.
- Add celery, oranges, onions and almonds.
- Shake dressing well and pour over salad.
- Toss to mix and coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.5, Fat 10, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 165.6, Carbohydrate 17.4, Fiber 3, Sugar 13.4, Protein 2.5
WILD RICE SALAD
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
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
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 MANDARIN SALAD
I adapted this off of recipe #430432 to make something similar to a rice salad I had on a flight home from Mexico this spring. It turned out great posting it here for safe keeping.
Provided by kowkin
Categories Rice
Time 1h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. Cook rice according to package directions (omit butter and salt) and chill
- 2. Mix together all dressing ingredients except oil.
- 3. Add oil to dressing mixture refrigerate until ready to use.
- 4. Add remaining salad ingredients to chilled rice and toss to mix
- 5. Add dressing to salad and refrigerate until ready to serve
- I made this the day ahead and it tasted great the second day.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.3, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 12.2, Carbohydrate 23.6, Fiber 3, Sugar 5.8, Protein 5
COLD WILD RICE SALAD
A refreshing, delicious, colorful wild rice salad that is served cold. Great as a main dish or side dish.
Provided by Karen Quinn
Categories Rice Salad
Time 4h45m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Discard seasoning packets from the rice and place rice in a large saucepan. Stir in chicken broth and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until water is absorbed, about 25 minutes. Spread rice on a baking sheet to cool.
- While the rice is cooling, toast pine nuts in a dry frying pan over low heat until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove to a large bowl.
- Add walnut oil to the same pan, then add walnuts. Toast until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Add walnuts to the pine nuts.
- Add cooled rice to the nuts, along with bell peppers, celery, cranberries, and scallions; toss well.
- Blend rice vinegar, basil, Dijon, garlic, and pepper for dressing in a food processor. Slowly drizzle olive oil and walnut oil through the chute with the motor running until combined.
- Add dressing the the rice salad and toss well. Chill for 4 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.3 calories, Carbohydrate 43.5 g, Cholesterol 3.2 mg, Fat 22.1 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 1296.1 mg, Sugar 8 g
MANDARIN PEANUT RICE SALAD
I learned how to make this salad while visiting England with a friend. When I made it for a family reunion, everyone asked for the recipe.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 5m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the rice, onions, oranges, peanuts, mayonnaise, salt and pepper; mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve in a lettuce-lined bowl if desired.
Nutrition Facts :
WILD RICE, FARRO, AND TANGERINE SALAD
Both the wild rice and the farro can be cooked a day in advance; let them cool separately on baking sheets, then cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before dressing.
Provided by Joseph Lenn
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring 2 thyme sprigs, 2 cups broth, and 1 cup water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add a pinch of salt, then rice; reduce heat to medium-low and cover. Cook until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, 40-45 minutes. Remove thyme and let cool. Drain, if needed.
- Meanwhile, cook farro in another medium saucepan, using remaining 2 thyme sprigs, 2 cups broth, and 1 1/2 cups water and cooking 35-40 minutes.
- Using a sharp knife, cut all peel and white pith from tangerines; discard. Working over a large bowl, cut between membranes to release segments, placing segments in a small bowl. Squeeze juice from membranes into large bowl (you should have about 1/2 cup juice); discard membranes.
- Whisk oil into tangerine juice in large bowl; season with salt and pepper. Add tangerine segments, wild rice, farro, and scallions and toss gently to coat; season with more tangerine juice, if desired.
MANDARIN WILD RICE SALAD
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Salad: While rice is cooking, mix chicken, pea pods, and oranges together. Refrigerate. When rice is cooled, toss with salad. Add sesame dressing and toss again. Cover and refrigerate till ready to serve. Sesame Dressing: Combine all in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake well; refrigerate.
Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves
MANDARIN PORK AND WILD RICE
Mandarin oranges add a splash of color and citrus flavor to this tasty entree shared by Melanie Gable of Roseville, Michigan. With just a few minutes of prep, it's a complete meal in a flash.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Sprinkle pork with pepper and salt. In a large skillet, brown pork in oil. Meanwhile, drain oranges, reserving juice; set oranges aside. , Add the water, rice mix with contents of seasoning packet, onions and reserved juice to the skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and liquid is absorbed. Stir in oranges; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 417 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 708mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 32g protein.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh mandarin oranges and wild rice.
- If you don't have any wild rice, you can substitute brown rice.
- To save time, you can use pre-cooked wild rice or brown rice.
- Add some chopped walnuts or almonds for a crunchy texture.
- If you like spicy food, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.
Conclusion:
This wild rice mandarin 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. So next time you are looking for a healthy and flavorful salad, give this wild rice mandarin salad a try!
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