This rice salad is a perfect accompaniment to many fall and winter dishes—roast chicken, stews, pork chops. You can use brown rice, wild rice (not really a rice at all), or a combination of the two.
Both wild rice and brown rice have a rich, nutty flavor that complements the cranberries and pecans, and the citrus in the dressing.
Wild Rice Salad with Cranberries and Pecans Recipe
Prep the ingredients and make the dressing while the rice is cooking.
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown rice wild rice mix
- 2 1/3 cups water (see package instructions)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (toasted or un-toasted, your choice)
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
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