Wild Rice Salad
Nutrition Facts
8 servings Serving Per Container
Serving size 1 serving
Amount Per Serving | ||
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Calories |
260 |
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% Daily Value* | ||
Total Fat 13g | 17% | |
Saturated Fat 1.5g | 8% | |
Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | |
Sodium 190mg | 8% | |
Total Carbohydrate 34g | 13% | |
Dietary Fiber 3g | 12% | |
Sugars 12g | ||
Includes Added Sugars 0g | 12% | |
Protein 3g |
Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% | |
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Calcium 55mg | 4% | |
Iron 1mg | 6% | |
Potassium 280mg | 6% |
Ingredients
- Vinaigrette: ****
- 2 3/4 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
- 2 tbsp Apple Cider
- 1 tbsp Honey (or Maple Syrup)
- 1 1/2 tsp Lemon Juice
- 1 1/2 tsp Dijon Mustard
- 1/4 tsp Salt & Pepper
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil
- Rice Ingredients: ****
- 2 tsp Olive Oil
- 1/4 cup Carrots, peeled, diced small
- 1/4 cup Celery, diced small
- 1 each Shallot, diced small
- 2 each Garlic Cloves, minced
- 1 cup Wild Rice Blend
- 1 cup Vegetable Stock
- 1/2 cup Apple Cider
- 1 tsp Thyme, Dried
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- Root Vegetables: ****
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 cups Butternut Squash, Carrots, Turnips, 1" diced
- 2 tbsp Honey (or Maple Syrup)
- 1/4 tsp Salt & Pepper
- Salad: ****
- 3 oz Baby Kale
- 1/2 each Granny Smith Apple, diced small
- 1/2 each Red Onion, diced small
- 1/4 cup Pecans, rough chopped
- 1/4 cup Pomegranate Seeds
Method of Preparation
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
In a bowl, add root vegetables, 1 tbsp oil, 2 tbsp honey, and salt/pepper. Toss Well. Transfer to sheet pan, and roast for 35-40 minutes until fork tender.
Step 2
In a saucepan over medium-high heat, add 2 tsp oil, carrots, celery, shallots, and garlic. Saute for 5-6 minutes.
Add rice, vegetable stock, apple cider, seasonings, and salt/pepper.
Bring to a boil. Once boiling, cover, reduce heat to low and cook for 15-20 minutes.
Remove from heat, fluff with a fork, and keep covered until ready to mix the salad.
Step 3
In a small bowl add all the vinaigrette ingredients, except for the oil.
Slowly whisk in the oil until the vinaigrette is combined.
Step 4
In a large bowl, add kale. Top with the warm wild rice, vinaigrette, and toss well.
Add roasted root vegetables, apples, red onion, pecans, and pomegranate seeds. Toss well again.
This salad can be enjoyed warm or chilled.