Delicious Harvest Wild Rice Salad Recipe

Ingredients

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• 3 cups vegetable stock
• 1 cup wild rice
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 1 large apple, cored and diced
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/3 cup golden raisin
• 1/4 cup minced red onion
• 1 tablespoon snipped fresh basil
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Method

Follow the steps in order for the best result.

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the vegetable stock and wild rice. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let it simmer for approximately 45 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the grains have begun to split open. After cooking, drain any excess liquid from the rice and allow it to cool completely.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled wild rice, chopped celery, diced apple, walnuts, golden raisins, minced red onion, and snipped fresh basil.
3. Prepare the Dijon vinaigrette dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, white wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and salt until well combined.
4. Pour the Dijon vinaigrette dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl. Toss everything thoroughly to ensure that all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing. Season with pepper to your liking.
5. Cover the bowl tightly and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together. For best results, stir the salad once or twice during the chilling period to redistribute the dressing.