Harvest Wild Rice Salad
Packed with all kinds of fall goodness and tossed in a maple orange dressing, this harvest wild rice salad is the perfect fall side dish for any occasion!
Servings 6 servings
Calories 279kcal
Ingredients
Orange Maple Dressing
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Wild Rice Salad
- 2 cups cooked wild rice
- 1 medium gala or honeycrisp apple, diced into 1/4-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (or halves), toasted
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup pepitas
- 3 cups firmly-packed spring greens mix
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Orange Maple Dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk orange juice, zest, maple syrup, mustard, and vinegar until smooth. Gradually drizzle in olive oil, whisking constantly until dressing is smooth. Season dressing with salt and pepper to taste and set aside for a moment.
Wild Rice Salad
- Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl. Pour dressing over top and toss until salad is evenly combined. Season salad with salt and pepper to taste and refrigerate until ready to serve. Enjoy!
Notes
Storing Instructions
Salad is best if served immediately after assembly.
Nutrition
Serving: 8 oz salad | Calories: 279kcal | Carbohydrates: 24.1g | Protein: 6.5g | Fat: 18.2g | Saturated Fat: 4.1g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 165mg | Potassium: 131mg | Fiber: 3.6g | Sugar: 8.1g | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 3mg