Warm Wild Rice Salad With Dried Fruit and Nuts

Name: Warm Wild Rice Salad With Dried Fruit and Nuts
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 cup wild rice; 2 1/2 cups water or 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth; 2 stalks celery, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest; 1 cup dried fruit (cherries, diced apricots, or cranberries); 1 cup dried currant; 1 cup toasted walnuts, chopped; 3 tablespoons finely chopped parsley; salt & freshly ground black pepper

Recipe by Nikoma

This is a recipe I found on "Miso Vegan". Scrumptious! I skip soaking the rice over night. I usually just soak it for an hour or two if I have the time. The lemon zest, balsamic and garlic in this salad is such a nice undertone to the sweet dried fruit! Especially the currants!

READY IN: 1hr 40mins

SERVES: 6

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

1

cup wild rice
2 ¹⁄₂

cups water or 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
2

stalks celery, finely chopped
2

garlic cloves, minced
2

tablespoons olive oil
1

tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2

tablespoons grated lemon zest
1

cup dried fruit (cherries, diced apricots, or cranberries)
1

cup dried currant
1

cup toasted walnuts, chopped
3

tablespoons finely chopped parsley
salt & freshly ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS

Soak wild rice in a bowl of water overnight.
Rinse and place rice in a medium-sized pot with water or broth.
Bring to a boil over high heat.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
Remove from heat and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients.
Add rice and toss to coat.
Serve immediately or let cool and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
From recipe creator - If making ahead, reheat rice salad on the stove top or bake at 350 degrees F. in a covered casserole dish for 20 minutes. (untried by me as of yet).
*Cook’s note: For best results, soak dried fruit in hot water or warm juice for 15 minutes or more to rehydrate slightly and give the fruit a juicier, chewy texture.