Blueberry Walnut Wild Rice Salad
I love all the components of this salad. I can't wait to see how they all taste together!
INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 3⁄4
- 2cups fresh blueberries
- 1⁄4teaspoon sugar
- 1⁄8teaspoon salt
- 1⁄8teaspoon black pepper
- 1
- 1 1⁄2
- 6
Dressing
- 1cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
- 2tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1
- 2teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
- 1
TO SERVE
- 1head butter lettuce
- 1
DIRECTIONS
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Place walnuts on a baking sheet and bake 5-7 minutes, until lightly toasted. Set aside to cool.
- Wash and drain blueberries, remove stems and place in a large bowl.
- Add sugar, salt, pepper and tarragon. Toss to coat. Let stand about 15 minutes.
- Add rice, chicken and walnuts.
- In a small bowl combine dressing ingredients.
- Pour over blueberry mixture and mix well. Place lettuce and orange segments on four plates. Top each with salad mixture. Serve at room temperature.