WILD RICE SEAFOOD SALAD

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With the rich Native American heritage of our state, a Minnesota wild rice recipe is in order. Wild rice grows naturally in our shallow lakes and was a staple of Indian diets.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4-5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups cooked wild rice
2 packages (5 ounces each) frozen cooked salad shrimp, thawed
2 cups flaked imitation crabmeat
1/2 cup each chopped sweet yellow, green and red peppers
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons minced fresh marjoram or 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon or 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large serving bowl, combine the rice, shrimp, crab, peppers and onion. , In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake well. Pour over rice mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 916mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

Anthony olayi Adie
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Overall, this is a great recipe for a light and healthy summer salad.


Waris Bhatti
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This salad is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort.


Michael Nagy
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I found the wild rice to be a bit too chewy, but the rest of the salad was very good.


Stacy Davey
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The dressing is a bit too tangy for my taste, but overall this salad is very good.


Kien-Yein Mylis-Pierret Salah
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This was my first time making a seafood salad, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow, and the salad was delicious.


GRIP KICKZ
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I can add or remove ingredients depending on what I have on hand.


Priscilla Mulongo
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. It's the perfect summer dish.


Odilon Lopez
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I was a bit skeptical about using wild rice in a salad, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The nutty flavor of the rice pairs perfectly with the seafood and vegetables.


Afzaal Hussain
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This wild rice seafood salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of flavors and textures was incredible, and the dressing was the perfect complement.