Best 5 Wild Rice Quinoa Cranberry Salad Recipes

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Wild rice quinoa cranberry salad is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is a great way to use up leftover quinoa and wild rice. This salad is also a great source of protein, fiber, and antioxidants. It is a versatile dish that can be customized to your liking. You can add different vegetables, fruits, and nuts to make it your own.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CHERRY, WILD RICE & QUINOA SALAD



Cherry, Wild Rice & Quinoa Salad image

This whole-grain wild rice and quinoa salad recipe is perfect for toting to summer potlucks. It features sweet cherries, crunchy celery, nutty aged goat cheese and toasted pecans. If you can find red quinoa, it's particularly pretty.

Provided by Carolyn Malcoun

Categories     Healthy Salad Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 10

¾ cup wild rice
1/2 cup quinoa (see Tips), rinsed if necessary
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup fruity vinegar, such as raspberry or pomegranate
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 cups halved pitted fresh sweet cherries (see Tips)
2 stalks celery, diced
¾ cup diced aged goat cheese, smoked Cheddar or other smoked cheese
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted (see Tips)

Steps:

  • Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil over high heat. Add wild rice and cook for 30 minutes. Add quinoa and cook until the rice and quinoa are tender, about 15 minutes more. Drain and rinse with cold water until cool to the touch; drain well.
  • Meanwhile, whisk oil, vinegar, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add the rice and quinoa, cherries, celery, cheese and pecans and toss to combine. Serve at room temperature or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.9 calories, Carbohydrate 27.2 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 16.3 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 272.1 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

QUINOA AND WILD RICE SALAD WITH GINGER SESAME DRESSING



Quinoa and Wild Rice Salad With Ginger Sesame Dressing image

I like to use a mixture of grains in salads and pilafs. The fluffy, pale quinoa in this gingery salad contrasts nicely with the dark, chewy wild rice. You can serve this as a one-dish meal, a starter or a side dish.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, salads and dressings

Time 10m

Yield Serves four to six

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups cooked quinoa
1 cup cooked wild rice
Salt to taste
1 red bell pepper, cut in 2-inch strips
1 cup diced cucumber
1 cup edamame
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
3 tablespoons chopped or thinly sliced spring onions or scallions
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger (more to taste)
1 small garlic clove, minced
Pinch of cayenne
Salt to taste
1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons Asian sesame oil
1/3 cup canola oil
Leaf lettuce or radicchio for serving optional

Steps:

  • Toss together all of the salad ingredients.
  • Whisk together the dressing ingredients. Toss with the salad ingredients, and serve - if desired, over a bed of lettuce or radicchio leaves.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 284, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 408 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

WILD RICE, QUINOA & CRANBERRY SALAD



Wild Rice, Quinoa & Cranberry Salad image

This fragrant salad is a vitamin and protein powerhouse. Toss in leftover cooked turkey to make it a meal the next day. -Jerilyn Korver, Bellflower, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups uncooked wild rice
2 cartons (32 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
1-1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 medium navel oranges
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup sliced almonds
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Rinse wild rice thoroughly; drain. In a large saucepan, combine rice and 5 cups broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 60-70 minutes or until rice is fluffy and tender. Drain if necessary., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring remaining broth to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 15-20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat; fluff with a fork., Place a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Finely grate enough peel from oranges to measure 2 teaspoons; place in a large bowl. Cut a thin slice from the top and bottom of each orange; stand orange upright on a cutting board. With a knife, cut off peel and outer membrane from orange. Working over the same large bowl with orange peel to catch juices, cut along the membrane of each segment to remove fruit. Cut orange sections in half; stir into orange juice and peel. Add cranberries, almonds, parsley, rice, quinoa and onion mixture., In a small bowl, whisk oil, thyme, vinegar, salt and pepper until blended. Pour over rice mixture; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 595mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

WILD RICE QUINOA GARDEN SALAD



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Don't let the long ingredient list make you pass this one by. It's mostly spices and the result is a wonderfull salad.

Provided by Budgiegirl

Categories     Rice

Time 3h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups water, divided
1/2 cup wild rice, uncooked
1 cup quinoa, uncooked
1/2 cup green onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup cucumber, seeded, peeled
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 1/4 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

  • Combine 1 cup water and wild rice in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil.
  • Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 1 hour or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
  • Combine 2 cups water and quinoa in a medium saucepan/ bring to a boil.
  • Cover, reduce heat and simmer 20 minute or until liquid is absorbed.
  • Remove from heat; fluff with a fork.
  • Place quinoa and wild rice in a large bowl.
  • Stir in green onions, bell pepper and cucumber.
  • Combine oil and remaining ingredients in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk.
  • Drizzle over quinoa mixture; toss gently to coat. Cover and chill at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102.1, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 107.3, Carbohydrate 16, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 0.6, Protein 3.1

APPLEBEE'S COPYCAT CRANBERRY RICE RECIPE - (5/5)



Applebee's copycat cranberry rice Recipe - (5/5) image

Provided by smaier

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup pecans, chopped
2 tablespoons honey
1 cup rice, cooked according to the package
1/2 cup quinoa, cooked according to the package
1/2 cup dried cranberries
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Salt and black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place pecans on baking sheet and drizzle with honey, tossing to evenly coat. Bake until toasted and fragrant, about 10 minutes, mixing half way through. Set aside to cool and chop nuts. Using a large bowl, combine pecans, rice, quinoa, cranberries and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Gently fold together until combined. Makes 6 servings Nutrition information per serving: 300 calories, 24% calories from fat, 8 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 51 g carbohydrates, 14 g total sugar, 5 g added sugar, 6 g protein, 7 mg sodium, 5 g fiber

Tips:

  • Use a variety of textures: The best wild rice quinoa cranberry salad has a variety of textures, from the chewy wild rice and quinoa to the crunchy cranberries and walnuts. You can also add other ingredients for texture, such as chopped celery, shredded carrots, or roasted sweet potatoes.
  • Don't overcook the wild rice and quinoa: Wild rice and quinoa should be cooked until they are tender but still have a little bit of a bite to them. If you overcook them, they will become mushy and the salad will be less appealing.
  • Use a light and flavorful dressing: The dressing for a wild rice quinoa cranberry salad should be light and flavorful, so that it doesn't overpower the other ingredients. A simple vinaigrette made with olive oil, vinegar, and honey is a good option. You can also add other ingredients to the dressing, such as Dijon mustard, herbs, or spices.
  • Chill the salad before serving: Wild rice quinoa cranberry salad is best served chilled. This allows the flavors to meld together and the salad to firm up. You can chill the salad for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.

Conclusion:

Wild rice quinoa cranberry salad is a delicious and healthy salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its variety of textures and flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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