Wild Rice Citrus Salad
Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this Wild Rice Citrus Salad is a show-stopping dish that’s perfect for both everyday meals and special occasions. Featuring nutty wild rice, juicy segments of orange and grapefruit, and a zesty citrus dressing sweetened with a touch of honey, this salad offers a delightful balance of textures and tastes. Chopped fresh parsley, mint, and green onions add an herby freshness, while crunchy pistachios and sweet dried cranberries provide the perfect finishing touch. Ready in just an hour, including prep and chill time, this vibrant salad is naturally gluten-free and packed with wholesome ingredients. Serve it as a refreshing side dish or a satisfying light meal that’s as nutritious as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Wild rice
- 3 cups Water
- 1 whole Orange
- 1 whole Grapefruit
- 1 whole Lemon
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Fresh mint, chopped
- 2 stalks Green onions, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup Pistachios, chopped
- 0.25 cup Dried cranberries
Instructions
Rinse the wild rice thoroughly under cold water. Add the wild rice and 3 cups of water to a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 40-45 minutes, or until the rice is tender and most of the water is absorbed. Drain any excess water and let the rice cool to room temperature.
Meanwhile, prepare the citrus fruits. Peel and segment the orange and grapefruit, removing as much membrane as possible. Collect the juice from any leftover membranes into a small bowl. Juice the lemon into the same bowl.
In the small bowl with the citrus juices, whisk together olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked wild rice, orange segments, grapefruit segments, chopped parsley, chopped mint, green onions, pistachios, and dried cranberries.
Pour the dressing over the salad, and gently toss everything together until well combined and evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper, if needed.
Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature, garnished with additional chopped herbs or pistachios, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1593 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.6 g | 82% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.2 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1280 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 240.5 g | 87% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.0 g | 107% | |
| Total Sugars | 79.8 g | ||
| Protein | 38.6 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 404 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 9.6 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 2309 mg | 49% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
