Wild Rice and Cranberry Salad

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6 servings (serving size: 2/3 cup)
November 2002
RECIPE BY Cooking Light

The dressing can be made ahead and stored, covered, in the refrigerator for a couple of days.

Ingredients

  • Dressing:
  • 3/4 cup chopped fresh cranberries
  • 1/4 cup cranberry juice cocktail
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Salad:
  • 2 cups cooked wild rice (about 1/2 cup uncooked)
  • 1 cup cooked orzo (about 1/2 cup uncooked rice-shaped pasta)
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Nutritional Information

  • Calories 134
  • Caloriesfromfat 26%
  • Fat 3.8g
  • Satfat 0.5g
  • Monofat 2.5g
  • Polyfat 0.5g
  • Protein 3.4g
  • Carbohydrate 22.9g
  • Fiber 1.5g
  • Cholesterol 0.0mg
  • Iron 1mg
  • Sodium 320mg
  • Calcium 17mg

How to Make It

Step 1

To prepare dressing, combine first 4 ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in vinegar, oil, salt, and black pepper. Chill.

Step 2

To prepare salad, combine wild rice and remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Drizzle rice mixture with dressing, tossing to coat.

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Ratings & Reviews

MollySimon's Review

MollySimon
January 01, 2009
This was really colorful and flavorful. I made the dressing the night before. Then, day of the dinner party, I chopped everything in the food processor. Cook the rice and the orzo while you're chopping. Then combine. Easy and quick.