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Wild Rice and Chanterelle Salad with Dried Fruit, Goat Cheese, and Walnuts Recipe

Wild Rice and Chanterelle Salad with Dried Fruit, Goat Cheese, and Walnuts Recipe

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Wild Rice and Chanterelle Salad with Dried Fruit, Goat Cheese, and Walnuts

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Ingredients:

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8 cups water
2 cups wild rice
2 tsp salt , plus more to taste
1 bay leaf
12 sprigs thyme
4 tsp grapeseed or canola oil
2 lb chanterelle or portobello mushrooms , wiped clean and chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
6 tbsp balsamic vinegar
4 large shallots, thinly sliced
2 tsp fennel seeds, toasted and cracked
2 tsp cumin seeds, toasted and cracked
2 tsp coarsely chopped fresh thyme leaves
2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 cup mixed dried fruits , such as cherries , cranberries , raisins , chopped figs
1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1 lb stemmed arugula or watercress
8 oz fresh white goat cheese, crumbled (about 1 cup)

Directions:

To prepare the rice: Wash the rice under cold water for 2 minutes. Bring 8 cups of water to a boil and add the salt, bay leaf, and thyme. Add the washed rice to the boiling water and simmer for 40 minutes, or until tender. Drain the rice and remove the bay leaf and thyme; let cool. (This can be done 1 day ahead of time and refrigerated.) You should have 7 cups cooked rice.
In a large skillet, heat the grapeseed or canola oil over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 6 minutes, or until lightly browned. Remove from heat, drain well, and set aside.
To make the vinaigrette: In a small bowl whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, shallots, fennel, cumin, thyme, and pepper and season with salt. Add the dried fruits.
In a salad bowl, combine the cooled wild rice, cooked mushrooms, and walnuts. Toss with the vinaigrette and fruits.
To serve, portion the salad onto a large platter, top with the greens, and sprinkle with the goat cheese.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1551.17 Kcal (6494 kJ)
Calories from fat	685.16 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	76.13g	117%
Cholesterol	59.54mg	20%
Sodium	1835.23mg	76%
Potassium	2899.96mg	62%
Total Carbs	216.62g	72%
Sugars	21.61g	86%
Dietary Fiber	19.87g	79%
Protein	42.56g	85%
Vitamin C	568.1mg	947%
Iron	16.7mg	93%
Calcium	1894.5mg	189%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	118.53 Kcal (496 kJ)
Calories from fat	52.36 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.82g	117%
Cholesterol	4.55mg	20%
Sodium	140.24mg	76%
Potassium	221.6mg	62%
Total Carbs	16.55g	72%
Sugars	1.65g	86%
Dietary Fiber	1.52g	79%
Protein	3.25g	85%
Vitamin C	43.4mg	947%
Iron	1.3mg	93%
Calcium	144.8mg	189%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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