COLORFUL WILD RICE SALAD

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A great salad or side dish and can be made ahead of time. Just take out of the refrigerator and serve. I got this recipe from my mother, who got it from a family friend, who got it from ??? Cook time includes refrigerator time (estimated).

Provided by Ducky

Categories     Rice

Time 3h10m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup wild rice (uncooked)
2 cups shredded carrots
3 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup raisins, dried sweetened cranberries,cherries,blueberries or 1 cup fruit
1 cup pecans or 1 cup walnuts
1/2 tablespoon honey

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to directions except do not add butter, oil or seasonings.
  • Drain well and refrigerate until completely cooled.
  • Add carrots and onions, mixing well.
  • Mix oil and vinegar and then add salt.
  • Pour dressing over rice, mixing thoroughly.
  • Add fruit and nuts.
  • Add honey and mix well.
  • Note: If dried fruit is plumped in warm water, drain before adding to rice.

zara rose beauty
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I would definitely recommend this salad to anyone who loves wild rice.


Farouk Bentum
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This is the best wild rice salad I've ever had. The flavors are perfect and the texture is just right.


aberatna banda
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great.


Esther Emeka-Ogbodo
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I've made this salad for my friends and they all raved about it. It's definitely a keeper.


Jeannie Ross
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This salad is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it. The ingredients are all high-quality and the flavor is amazing.


Mohammed Saru
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I'm not a fan of wild rice, but I loved this salad. The dressing was so good that it made me forget all about the wild rice.


Recho
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Focus boy
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I love the dressing for this salad. It's light and tangy, and it really brings out the flavors of the other ingredients.


Kuyi Masunga
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This salad is so versatile. I've made it with different types of vegetables and grains, and it's always delicious.


Matthew Lodge
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I made this salad for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it without complaint.


STEPHEN EMMANUEL
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. It's light and refreshing, and it's packed with flavor.


anoj sirpaili
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I thought this salad was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Alfie Hadley
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This salad was a bit bland for my taste.


Elias Galchu
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This is my new favorite salad! It's so healthy and refreshing. I love the combination of the wild rice, vegetables, and dressing.


Iqra Ammad
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Robert Hersh
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This wild rice salad was a hit at my last potluck! The colors were vibrant and the flavors were incredible. I especially loved the addition of the dried cranberries and almonds.


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