Wild Rice Salad With Mustard Honey Dressing

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 2
Delicious Wild Rice Salad with Mustard Honey Dressing recipe for a healthy meal
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Prep

10 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 cups wild rice
1/2 cup diced dried apricot
1/2 cup diced dried apple
1/3 cup raisins or 1/3 cup currants
1/4 cup golden raisin
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon liquid honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup chopped of fresh mint

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
388
Sugar
33g
Fat
9g
This Wild Rice Salad is a healthy and delicious dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The salad is loaded with nutritious ingredients such as wild rice, dried fruits, and fresh mint. The dressing is made with a mix of orange juice, Dijon mustard, and honey, which gives it a unique tangy-sweet taste. The salad is full of flavors, textures, and colors and will delight your taste buds. This salad is perfect for those who are following a vegan or gluten-free diet.

Instructions

1.Bring 4 cups of water and 2 cups of wild rice to a boil in a large pot over high heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the water has been absorbed.
2.While the rice is cooking, soak the raisins and currant in warm water for 10 minutes. Drain the water and set them aside.
3.In a small bowl, whisk together canola oil, orange juice, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, liquid honey, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
4.Once the rice is cooked, transfer it to a large bowl and let it cool to room temperature. Add diced dried apricot, diced dried apple, golden raisin, and chopped fresh mint to the bowl.
5.Add the dressing to the bowl and toss the salad gently to evenly coat it with the dressing.
6.Serve and enjoy!

PROS

This salad is a perfect combination of healthy grains, fruits, and vegetables.
It is high in fiber, protein, and antioxidants.

The salad dressing is very flavourful and gives this dish a unique taste.

This salad can be served as a main dish or as a side dish with any protein of your choice.

CONS

While wild rice is very nutritious, it takes a long time to cook.
Make sure to plan ahead when preparing this dish.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Wild rice is a healthy whole grain that is high in fiber and protein. It is also a good source of vitamin B6, magnesium, and phosphorus.
The dried fruits in this salad are high in antioxidants, which can help protect your cells from damage caused by free radicals.
The mint in this salad not only adds flavour but also has been linked to aiding in digestion and reducing inflammation.

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