This refreshing Wild Rice Salad is perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish. It's packed with nutrients and flavors, combining the nutty taste of wild rice with fresh vegetables and a tangy dressing.
Ingredients
- 1 cup wild rice rinsed
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup cucumber diced
- 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon salt to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, add the wild rice and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 45 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed all the water.
- Once the rice is cooked, remove from the heat and let it cool to room temperature.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the cooled wild rice to the vegetable mixture. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 6gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 230mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg