Nutty Wild Rice Salad

"This recipe is from the Creme de Colorado Cookbook. It is a very easy salad to fix with an unusual flavor. I always have requests for the recipe when I take it to a potluck. The dressing and rice can be prepared ahead of time and combined with the final "fresh" ingredients added just before serving. It can be served in a bowl, or in individual "lettuce cups"."
 
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Ready In:
1hr 25mins
Ingredients:
11
Serves:
4
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ingredients

  • 12 cup wild rice
  • 2 cups beef bouillon
  • 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
  • 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced diagonally
  • 4 green onions, sliced
  • 14 cup slivered almonds, toasted
  • DRESSING

  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 14 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
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directions

  • In a medium saucepan, cover rice with cold water to a depth of one inch above rice. Bring to a boil. Drain water from rice and add bouillon. Simmer covered, until liquid is absorbed, about 1 hour. You may have to uncover and raise heat a little to boil off excess liquid.
  • Combine all dressing ingredients and mix well.
  • While rice is warm, pour on dressing and mix well; let cool.
  • In medium bowl, combine rice with peas, celery and green onions. Mix well and refrigerate. When ready to serve, mix in some of the almonds and put remainder on top.

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Reviews

  1. Very pretty salad. I'm thinking of adding a few dried cranberries for a pop of color. I really enjoyed. I'm always trying to find a good lunch item. Everyone wanted to know what I was eating!!!! I love the sesame oil. It really flavors the rice. Only problem I had was finding the rice!!!! 8-) Will make this again. Husband even commented on how flavorful it was.
     
  2. I've made this many times. It is fabulous! A lovely side for just about any meal, I really like it with grilled chicken. Peas give the dish great color but can be left out if you choose. Thanks, Susan, for posting!
     
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My name is Susan and I live in Oldtown, Idaho. My husband and I have 3 horses and enjoy riding in the backcountry and camping with our horses. I enjoy cooking and quilting when we are at home.
 
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