Wild Rice Cashew Salad Recipe

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Wild Rice Cashew Salad
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Directions:

  1. In a strainer, rinse the wild rice under cold water, drain well.
  2. Into a 3 qt saucepan, put the wild rice and chicken broth; bring to a boil over a high heat.
  3. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 45-50 minutes, until tender.
  4. Drain off any excess liquid.
  5. Set aside Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium high heat, add the bell peppers and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until tender.
  6. Add the cashews and green onions, cook for 2-3 minutes longer, or until the nuts begin to brown.
  7. Remove from heat In a large bowl, toss together the wild rice and bell pepper mixture.
  8. For the dressing; In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the vinegar, olive and sesame oils, garlic, salt and pepper.
  9. Cover and shake until blended; pour the dressing over the salad and toss until evenly coated.
  10. Cover and refrigerate salad for at lease 2 hours or up to overnight to allow the flavors to blend.
  11. To serve the salad, spoon it onto a lettuce lined platter.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 318.77 Kcal (1335 kJ)
Calories from fat 184.12 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.46g 31%
Sodium 507.58mg 21%
Potassium 306.85mg 7%
Total Carbs 28.05g 9%
Sugars 2.82g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1.42g 6%
Protein 5.75g 12%
Vitamin C 44.4mg 74%
Vitamin A 0.9mg 30%
Iron 17.6mg 98%
Calcium 21.6mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 139.82 Kcal (585 kJ)
Calories from fat 80.76 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.97g 31%
Sodium 222.63mg 21%
Potassium 134.59mg 7%
Total Carbs 12.3g 9%
Sugars 1.23g 11%
Dietary Fiber 0.62g 6%
Protein 2.52g 12%
Vitamin C 19.5mg 74%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 30%
Iron 7.7mg 98%
Calcium 9.5mg 2%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.8
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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