Almond & Apple Wild Rice Salad |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 65 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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It's healthy and delicious! Use a mixture of red and green apples to give it a pop of color. 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 |
Directions:
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. Yield: 10 servings.
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