Wild Rice Salad With Dried Cherries

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"Adapted from BC Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol Cooking. A very different main dish salad. I liked it."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 (6 1/4 ounce) package fast-cooking long grain and wild rice blend (Uncle Ben's)
• 1 cup chopped unpeeled apple (I used Golden Delicious)
• 1⁄2 cup chopped celery
• 2⁄3 cup dried cherries, chopped
• 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons cider vinegar
• 1⁄2 cup dry roasted peanuts, toasted

directions

1. Prepare rice mix by following the package directions; allow to cool.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the next 3 ingredients.
3. In a smaller bowl, mix together the soy sauce, water, sugar, and vinegar; stir until the sugar dissolves.
4. Add rice and soy sauce mixture to the apple mixture.
5. Toss gently to coat.
6. Add peanuts; toss gently.

Reviews

[SAHMchef]

I really likes the combination of cherries with wild rice. I would add 2 Cups diced chicken breast to turn this into a meal.