Wild Rice Salad with Pomegranate and Feta
Nutty wild rice, pomegranate, cranberries, pecans, rocket and feta come together with a simple white wine vinaigrette in this colorful salad.
By Cookin' Kitchen
- Total: 1 hour
- Servings: 3 servings
Recipe
Wild Rice Salad with Pomegranate and Feta
Nutty wild rice, pomegranate, cranberries, pecans, rocket and feta come together with a simple white wine vinaigrette in this colorful salad.
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- Prep
- 10 minutes
- Cook
- 50 minutes
- Total
- 1 hour
- Servings
- 3
Ingredients
For 3 servings
Salad
Dressing
Equipment
- Large saucepan
- Jar
- Bowl
- Serving bowl
Instructions
Wild rice
Step 1: Bring 1 litre/quart+ of water to a boil in a large saucepan; the amount does not need to be exact. Add the rice and lower the heat to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for 40 minutes, or until the rice is tender but not very soft; some grains will burst.
Step 2: Drain the rice, then leave it to steam dry and cool.
Step 3: Salad
Salad
Step 4: Shake the dressing ingredients together in a jar and set aside for at least 15 minutes.
Step 5: Put the rocket, rice, cranberries, pecans and green onions in a bowl. Add some of the feta and pomegranate. Pour over most of the dressing and toss gently.
Step 6: Transfer to a serving bowl and top with the remaining feta and pomegranate. Serve immediately.
Notes
For a make-ahead salad, prepare the ingredients in a bowl without tossing them together. Keep the dressing in a jar for up to 2 days, then toss with the salad just before serving.
Once dressed, the salad keeps for up to 48 hours. Do not keep the dressing longer than 48 hours because it contains raw garlic.
Soft feta works well; crumbled Greek feta is also suitable. Goat’s cheese can be used instead. The white wine vinegar may be replaced with cider vinegar or another clear vinegar.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 361 kcal
Estimated values; they will vary with the exact ingredients and brands you use.
About this recipe
Wild rice, pomegranate, dried cranberries, pecans, rocket, green onions and feta make a colorful salad with a mix of nutty, tart and savory flavors.
A simple white wine vinaigrette dresses the salad without overwhelming its ingredients. Serve it as a meal or as a side for a special occasion.
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