Wild rice salad
A unique food with plenty of essential nutrients
Wild rice is the seeds of a wild plant growing around water bodies in north America. Although it resembles rice in shape it is not actually rice and it is highly nutritious, packed with minerals, B vitamins, protein and antioxidants. It is nutty in flavour and chewy in texture and it’s black colour makes it a special ingredient. Here’s a beautiful salad that celebrates this special and unique food.
45 min
6 persons
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Ingredients
1 cup wild rice
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup sour dried apricot (try to buy non sulphite)
A large handful of fresh coriander leaves (or parsley, if preferred)
2 tbs virgin olive oil
1 tbsp good quality balsamic vinegar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup sour dried apricot (try to buy non sulphite)
A large handful of fresh coriander leaves (or parsley, if preferred)
2 tbs virgin olive oil
1 tbsp good quality balsamic vinegar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Preparation
- Place the wild rice in a sieve and wash well under running water, transfer to a pan and cover with plenty of cold water. Add salt and bring to a gentle simmer on a low heat. Cook until the grain cracks open and curls. It should be soft to chew but still retains a bite. Make sure not to over cook, between 35 to 45 minutes.
- While the rice is cooking, thinly slice the apricots and chop the coriander (or parsley) and place in a salad bowl.
- When the rice is ready, pour to a sieve and let it drain well. Let the rice cook down a little and transfer the the salad bowl with the apricots and herbs.
- Add olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Mix well, taste and adjust seasonings.
Tip: you can add some nuts like almonds or pistachio for extra crunch and nutritional value, use different herbs like mint and basil for variations.
Serving suggestion: you can fill this salad in small romain lettuce leaves or halved red bell peppers.
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