WILD RICE, QUINOA & CRANBERRY SALAD

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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.

Derrick Hines
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I'm not a big fan of cooking, but this salad is so easy to make. I just throw all the ingredients in a bowl and mix them together. It's a great recipe for beginners.


Evbuomwan Etiosasere
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover turkey or chicken. I also like to add some chopped avocado for extra creaminess.


Kathy Lawlor
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I'm always looking for new and healthy salad recipes, and this one is a keeper! It's so flavorful and satisfying. I'll definitely be making this again.


Xavier Sing
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This is a great salad for meal prep. I make a big batch on the weekend and then eat it for lunch all week. It's a great way to save time and money.


ameerbux ameerbux
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I love that this salad is so healthy and filling. It's a great lunch option or side dish for dinner.


Usman Sayar
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This salad is so versatile! I've made it with different types of nuts and dried fruit, and it's always delicious. It's a great way to use up leftover rice and quinoa.


Ssenyondo Joseph
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I'm not a big fan of cranberries, but I really enjoyed this salad. The cranberries add a nice tartness that balances out the sweetness of the wild rice and quinoa.


Jordin Stephen
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This is a delicious and easy-to-make salad. I love the combination of wild rice, quinoa, cranberries, and almonds. It's a great salad for a potluck or picnic.


Stacy Nelson
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I made this salad for my family and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it up. It's a great way to get them to eat healthy foods.


Richie f Campbell
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I'm a big fan of wild rice, so I was excited to try this salad. I was not disappointed! The combination of wild rice, quinoa, cranberries, and almonds is perfect. This salad is a great side dish or light lunch.


Gisselle Gonzalez
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This is my new favorite salad! It's so flavorful and satisfying. I love that it's also a good source of protein and fiber.


Kate Kaur
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5 stars! This salad is delicious and healthy. I made it for a picnic and it was a big hit. The leftovers were even better the next day.


Shreejan Maharjan
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I'm not usually a fan of salads, but this one is amazing! The wild rice and quinoa give it a nice nutty flavor, and the cranberries add a touch of sweetness. I love that it's also packed with healthy ingredients.


Marta Lopez
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This wild rice quinoa cranberry salad was a hit at my last potluck! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect, and it was so easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again.