LEMON WILD RICE SALAD

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An excellent side dish. Tasty and nutritious. The cook time is approximate as it depends on the brand of wild rice pilaf you are using.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Rice

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (6 ounce) packages long grain and wild rice pilaf mix
1 (6 ounce) jar marinated artichokes
1 lb tomatoes, rinsed,cored,and coarsely chopped
1 red bell pepper, rinsed,stemmed,seeded,and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup chopped parsley
3 tablespoons drained capers
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemons, rind of
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons sugar
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Cook rice until tender to bite, according to package directions, then pour into a large bowl.
  • Drain marinade from artichokes into bowl with rice.
  • Chop artichokes and add to rice.
  • Mix, then stir occasionally until rice is cool, 30 to 45 minutes.
  • Mix tomatoes, bell pepper, parsley, capers, lemon peel, lemon juice, and sugar with cool rice mixture.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Taste, add a drop or two of olive oil if you feel the salad needs it.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 43.3, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 228.4, Carbohydrate 10, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 4.8, Protein 2.1

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


Anuradha Jodder
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I'm always looking for new ways to use wild rice, and this salad is a great option. It's healthy and delicious.


Jonayed Reza
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Mube Mahmad
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I love the bright and tangy flavors in this salad. It's a great way to use up leftover wild rice.


Randel Wiggins
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. It's light and refreshing, and it travels well.


robin magar
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I'm not usually a fan of wild rice, but I really enjoyed this salad. The lemon dressing was light and flavorful, and the wild rice had a nice nutty flavor.


Ilvana Vilez
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


malik azmatali
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I made this salad for lunch today and it was delicious! The lemon dressing was the perfect balance of tangy and sweet, and the wild rice gave it a nice chewy texture. I'll definitely be making this again.


Su z An
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This lemon wild rice salad was a hit at my last potluck! The flavors were bright and refreshing, and the wild rice added a nice nutty flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.


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