Crunchy Wild Rice Salad with Blackberry Dressing
Prepare the wild rice up to 2 days in advance to make quick work of this gorgeous salad. A perfect accompaniment to any grilled or roasted meat, also a lovely side in a packed lunch. Serve warm or cold.
INGREDIENTES
- ½ cup wild rice 125 mL
- 2 cups water 500 mL
- ½ cup celery, diced 125 mL
- ½ cup cucumber, diced 125 mL
- ¼ cup green onion, chopped 60 mL
- ½ cup fresh or frozen blackberries, divided 125 mL
- 3 Tbsp red wine vinegar 45 mL
- 1 ½ Tbsp canola oil 20 mL
- 2 tsp granulated sugar 10 mL
- ¼ tsp freshly ground pepper 1 mL
- ¼ cup toasted pecans, chopped 60 mL
INSTRUCCIONES
- 1. In a large saucepan, combine rice and water. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer for 60 minutes. Remove from heat with lid still on and allow to stand for 30-60 minutes until desired texture is achieved. Drain and cool.
- 2. In a large bowl, combine rice, celery, cucumber and green onion.
- 3. Prepare dressing: Whisk well or use blender to combine ¼ cup of the blackberries, red wine vinegar, canola oil, sugar and pepper.
- 4. When ready to serve, in a large bowl or individual plates, place rice mixture on bottom, sprinkle with remaining ¼ cup blackberries, pecans and drizzle with dressing.
RINDE
6 servings
TAMAÑO DE LA PORCIÓN
½ cup (125 mL)
ANÁLISIS NUTRICIONAL
Per Serving
| Calorías | 130 |
| Grasa total | 7 g |
| Grasa saturada | 0.5 g |
| Colesterol | 0 mg |
| Carbohidratos | 16 g |
| Fibra | 2 g |
| Azúcares | 3 g |
| Proteína | 3 g |
| Sodio | 10 mg |
| Potasio | 135 mg |
