Best 8 Wild Rice Salad With Sun Dried Cherries Recipes

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Wild rice salad with sun-dried cherries is a delectable and vibrant dish bursting with flavors and textures. Not only is it incredibly delicious, but it is also a nutritional powerhouse packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. With its unique combination of wild rice, dried cherries, crunchy nuts, and a zesty dressing, this salad is a true celebration of flavors that will surely impress your taste buds. Whether you are looking for a healthy side dish or a satisfying main course, this wild rice salad with sun-dried cherries is sure to become a staple in your recipe repertoire.

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CHERRY WILD RICE SALAD



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While touring Door County, I sampled this salad. As soon as I got home, I wrote the lady who'd made it requesting the recipe. The mix of rice, vegetables and orchard-fresh fruit is a tasty way to remember Wisconsin's premier cherry-growing area. -Yvonne Gorges, New London, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups fresh snow peas, halved
2 cups cooked wild rice
1 cup cooked long grain rice
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
1/4 cup chopped green onions
DRESSING:
6 tablespoons sugar
6 tablespoons canola oil
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
4-1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 to 2 garlic cloves, peeled
3/4 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
3/4 cup cashew halves, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. For dressing, in a blender, combine the sugar, oil, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic and ginger; cover and process until blended. , Pour over rice mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Just before serving, stir in the cashews.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 calories, Fat 17g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 188mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

WILD RICE SALAD WITH DRIED CHERRIES



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This wild rice side dish is bursting with flavor, thanks to cherries, garlic, and ginger.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains     Rice Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups wild rice
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 large shallots, thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 piece (4 inches) peeled fresh ginger, very thinly sliced into rounds
2 cups dried sour cherries
1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, some coarsely chopped, some left whole

Steps:

  • Stir together rice, 6 cups water, and 1 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover, and simmer until rice is tender and beginning to burst, about 45 minutes. Drain.
  • Stir sugar, lemon juice, and vinegar in a small bowl; set aside. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add shallots, garlic, ginger, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring constantly, until shallots are translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in cherries and 1/2 cup water. Cook until cherries are plump, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in sugar mixture.
  • Stir together cherry mixture and rice in a large dish. Cover; let stand at least 1 hour (or refrigerate overnight). Just before serving, stir in parsley.

CHICKEN-WILD RICE SALAD WITH DRIED CHERRIES



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Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package (6.2 oz) fast-cooking long-grain and wild rice mix
2 cups chopped cooked chicken or turkey
1 medium unpeeled eating apple, chopped (1 cup)
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
1 medium stalk celery, chopped (1/2 cup)
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
1/3 cup chopped dried cherries
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1/3 cup dry-roasted peanuts

Steps:

  • Cook rice mix as directed on package, omitting butter. On large cookie sheet, spread rice evenly in thin layer. Let stand 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cool.
  • Meanwhile, in large bowl, mix chicken, apple, bell pepper, celery, apricots and cherries. In small bowl, mix soy sauce, water, sugar and vinegar until sugar is dissolved.
  • Add rice and soy sauce mixture to apple mixture; toss gently until coated. Add peanuts; toss gently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 950 mg, Sugar 18 g, TransFat 0 g

WILD RICE SALAD WITH SUN-DRIED CHERRIES



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     side dish

Time 3h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup sun-dried cherries or cranberries
1/2 cup dry red wine
1 cup raw wild rice
3 cups chicken stock or water
1/4 cup chopped scallions
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Put the cherries or cranberries in a bowl, pour the wine over them and set aside to soak 2 to 3 hours.
  • Put the rice and stock in a saucepan, bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook about 45 minutes, until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
  • Drain the rice well and put it in a bowl. Drain the cherries and add them to the rice, along with the scallions and walnuts.
  • Beat the vinegar and mustard together, beat in the oil, pour the dressing over the rice and toss. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 315, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 486 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

WILD RICE WITH CHERRIES



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Provided by Claire Robinson

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 1/2 cups good chicken stock
1 cup wild rice, thoroughly rinsed
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
1 cup roughly chopped dried cherries
1/2 cup toasted and roughly chopped pecans
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, add the stock, wild rice and salt and pepper, to taste. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender and is beginning to split, about 30 to 40 minutes. Drain of any excess liquid and fold in the cherries, nuts and parsley. Taste for seasoning and adjust if necessary. Transfer the rice to a serving bowl and serve.

WILD RICE SALAD WITH DRIED CHERRIES



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Make and share this Wild Rice Salad With Dried Cherries recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Rice

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (6 1/4 ounce) package fast-cooking long grain and wild rice blend (Uncle Ben's)
1 cup chopped unpeeled apple (I used Golden Delicious)
1/2 cup chopped celery
2/3 cup dried cherries, chopped
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Prepare rice mix by following the package directions; allow to cool.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the next 3 ingredients.
  • In a smaller bowl, mix together the soy sauce, water, sugar, and vinegar; stir until the sugar dissolves.
  • Add rice and soy sauce mixture to the apple mixture.
  • Toss gently to coat.
  • Add peanuts; toss gently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.3, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 508.3, Carbohydrate 13.6, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 6.9, Protein 7.3

RICE AND LENTIL SALAD WITH ORANGE AND DRIED CHERRIES



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Categories     Salad     Fruit     Rice     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Orange     Dried Fruit     Cherry     Lentil     Healthy     Vegan     Simmer     Gourmet

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups water
1 cup long-grain rice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup French green lentils
1/4 cup finely chopped shallot
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 orange
1/3 cup dried cherries, chopped, or currants
1/4 cup olive oil
1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Boil water, rice, and salt in a 1 1/2-quart heavy saucepan, uncovered and undisturbed, until steam holes appear and surface looks dry, about 8 minutes. Reduce heat to very low and cook, covered and undisturbed, 15 minutes more.
  • While rice cooks, simmer lentils in water to cover by 2 inches 18 to 20 minutes, or until just tender, then drain.
  • Stir together shallot, vinegar, and lemon juice and let stand. Finely grate zest from orange and cut away remaining peel and pith. Cut sections free from membranes and cut sections into 1/2-inch pieces. Toss warm rice with lentils, shallot mixture, orange, zest, cherries, oil, and parsley and season with salt and pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature.

COLD WILD RICE SALAD



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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

4 (6 ounce) packages long grain and wild rice mix (such as Uncle Ben's®)
8 ½ cups chicken broth
½ cup pine nuts
2 teaspoons walnut oil
1 cup roughly chopped walnuts
1 medium green bell pepper, minced
1 medium yellow bell pepper, minced
1 medium red bell pepper, minced
1 cup minced celery
1 cup dried cranberries
½ cup thinly sliced scallions
⅔ cup rice vinegar
½ cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup walnut oil

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

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better your salad will taste. If possible, buy organic produce to avoid pesticides and herbicides.
  • Cook the wild rice according to the package directions: Wild rice takes longer to cook than other types of rice, so make sure to allow enough time.
  • Don't overcook the wild rice: Overcooked wild rice will be mushy and unpleasant. It should still have a slight chew to it.
  • Let the wild rice cool before assembling the salad: This will help to prevent the salad from becoming soggy.
  • Use a variety of textures and flavors: The best wild rice salads have a mix of textures and flavors. Try adding crunchy nuts, creamy cheese, or sweet fruit.
  • Dress the salad lightly: A light vinaigrette or lemon-tahini dressing is a good option. Avoid using too much dressing, as this can overpower the other flavors in the salad.
  • Serve the salad immediately: Wild rice salad is best served fresh. If you need to make it ahead of time, store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Conclusion:

Wild rice salad is a delicious and healthy side dish or main course. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its nutty flavor and chewy texture, wild rice is a great addition to any salad. So next time you're looking for a new salad recipe, give wild rice salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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