Wild Rice Salad With Figs – Rutherford Grill, Napa Valley

May 19, 2023May 19, 20230 6
Wild Rice Salad with Figs - Rutherford Grill, Napa Valley, a healthy and flavorful salad that's perfect for lunch or dinner
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Prep

10 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup wild rice ( about 6 oz . )
1/2 cup finely chopped dried calimyrna fig
1/3 cup chopped toasted pecans
1/3 cup chopped toasted unsalted cashews
1/4 cup finely chopped green onion
2 tablespoons finely chopped celery
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onions
2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar or 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 garlic clove , minced
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup olive oil
salt , to taste
ground black pepper , to taste

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
297
Sugar
8g
Fat
22g
This Wild Rice Salad with Figs from Rutherford Grill in Napa Valley is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy the flavors of California cuisine. Made with nutty wild rice, sweet figs, and crunchy nuts and vegetables, it's a refreshing and satisfying salad that's perfect for lunch or dinner. The dressing is made with raspberry vinegar, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard, giving it a tart and tangy flavor that balances out the sweetness of the figs. Whether you're trying to eat more whole grains or just looking for a tasty salad to add to your meal rotation, this dish is sure to please.

Instructions

1.In a medium saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil.
2.Add wild rice, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 45 to 50 minutes.
3.Drain any remaining liquid, and let cool to room temperature.
4.In a bowl, combine wild rice, chopped figs, toasted pecans, toasted cashews, green onion, celery, and red onion.
5.In a separate bowl, whisk together the raspberry vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, Dijon mustard, and sugar. Slowly whisk in the vegetable oil and olive oil.
6.Drizzle the salad with the dressing, season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine. Enjoy!

PROS

This salad is a great source of fiber, protein, and healthy fats from the nuts.
It’s also low in saturated fat and high in antioxidants from the figs and vegetables.

CONS

Wild rice can be more expensive than other types of rice, and it takes longer to cook.
Some people may also find the texture of wild rice to be chewy or tough.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Wild rice is a gluten-free whole grain that’s rich in fiber, protein, and essential nutrients like manganese, phosphorus, and magnesium. It may also help improve heart health, digestion, and blood sugar control.

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