Looking for a dish that’s bursting with flavour? Indulge in this Crunchy Wild Rice Salad with Blackberry Dressing! Perfect as a side with your favourite grilled or roasted meat or as a standout in your packed lunch.
Ready to impress your taste buds? Prepare your wild rice in advance, and savour this delightful salad warm or chilled.
Recipe courtesy of Hello Canola and Patricia Chuey
Crunchy Wild Rice Salad with Blackberry Dressing
Ready to impress your taste buds? Prepare your wild rice in advance, and savor this delightful salad warm or chilled.
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Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup wild rice
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup green onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blackberries, divided
- 3 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 1/2 Tbsp canola oil
- 2 tsp granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
- 1/4 cup toasted pecans, chopped
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, combine rice and water. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer for 60 minutes. Remove from heat with lid still on and allow to stand for 30-60 minutes until desired texture is achieved. Drain and cool.
- In a large bowl, combine rice, celery, cucumber and green onion.
- Prepare dressing: Whisk well or use blender to combine ¼ cup (60 mL) of the blackberries, red wine vinegar, canola oil, sugar and pepper.
- When ready to serve, in a large bowl or individual plates, place rice mixture on bottom, sprinkle with remaining ¼ cup (60 mL) blackberries, pecans and drizzle with dressing.
Nutrition Facts
Crunchy Wild Rice Salad with Blackberry Dressing
Serving Size
125 mL
Amount per Serving
Calories
128
% Daily Value*
Fat
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Sodium
14
mg
1
%
Potassium
154
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
15
g
5
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
3
g
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
