Wild Rice Cashew Salad Recipes

WILD RICE CASHEW SALAD

Steps:

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

WILD RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Place the wild rice in a medium pot with 4 cups of water and 2 teaspoons of salt and bring to a boil. Simmer uncovered for 50 to 60 minutes, until the rice is very tender. Drain well and place the rice back in the pot. Cover and allow to steam for 10 minutes. While the rice is still warm, place it in a mixing bowl. Peel the oranges with a sharp knife, removing all the white pith. Cut between the membranes and add the orange sections to the bowl with the rice. Add the olive oil, orange juice, raspberry vinegar, grapes, pecans, cranberries, scallions, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and the pepper. Allow to sit for 30 minutes for the flavors to blend. Taste for seasonings and serve at room temperature.

WILD RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook rice according to package directions, omitting salt or substituting seasoned salt if desired. Drain well; cool to room temperature. Spoon into a large bowl; add chicken, grapes, water chestnuts and mayonnaise. Toss gently with a fork. Cover and chill., Just before serving, add cashews if desired. Serve on lettuce leaves or line a bowl with lettuce leaves and fill with salad.