Almond & Apple Wild Rice Salad

  Salads

It's healthy and delicious! Use a mixture of red and green apples to give it a pop of color.

Almond & Apple Wild Rice Salad

Average Rating: 3.5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 5 min. Cook: 1 hour + chilling
YIELD: 10 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups uncooked wild rice
  • 2 medium apples, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 4 teaspoons olive oil
  • 4 teaspoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 2 celery ribs, chopped
  • 1/2 cup unblanched almonds, coarsely chopped
  • Optional toppings: halved green grapes, cubed cheddar cheese and chopped red onion

Instructions

  • 1. Cook wild rice according to package directions. Transfer to a large bowl; cool completely.
  • 2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, toss apples with 2 tablespoons orange juice. In another bowl, whisk the remaining orange juice, oil, vinegar, honey, salt and pepper.
  • 3. Add apples and celery to rice. Drizzle with dressing; toss to combine. Refrigerate, covered, until chilled. Sprinkle with almonds; serve with toppings if desired.

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