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Wild Rice and Cucumber Salad - Recipe

The fresh flavor of cucumbers and cranberries combined with the natural taste and texture of the wild rice make this salad a refreshing contribution to summer outings.
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Wild Rice and Cucumber Salad Recipe
Directions
  • Cook rice according to package directions.  Drain and cool to room temperature.
  • In a large salad bowl combine rice, orange zest, shallot, green onions, red pepper, and cranberries.
  • In a small container whisk together oil, orange juice, and season to taste. Add cucumber and parsley to salad.
  • Drizzle salad with dressing. Stir to combine.
  • Allow salad to sit, covered, for 2 hours before serving. Serve at room temperature.
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    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 8
    Serving Size: cup
    Ingredients
    -1 cup wild rice
    -1 cup brown rice
    -2/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
    - zest from 1 large orange
    -1 shallot, chopped fine
    -1 bunch green onions, chopped fine
    -2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
    -1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
    - kosher salt to taste
    - freshly ground black pepper to taste
    -1 seedless cucumber, peeled and coarsely chopped
    -1 large sweet red pepper, chopped
    -2/3 cup dried cranberries
    -1/2 cup parsley leaves, coarsely chopped
    - additional salt and pepper, as desired