Easy Wild Rice and Vegetable Salad
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 8
Serving Size: cup

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Ingredients
- DRESSING
- 2/3 cup canola oil
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, fresh grated or packaged
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
- 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/8 teaspoon paprika
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- SALAD
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup wild rice
- 2 cups chicken broth (or water)

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- 6 ounces marinated artichoke hearts, drained, halved - reserve marinade
- 3/4 cup sweet peas, frozen or canned
- 1/3 cup green bell pepper, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, coarsely chopped
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved - optional
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted or seasoned
 
 
The natural and nutty flavor of the wild rice blends nicely with this dressing to provide a savory
cold vegetable salad that can be made for any seasonal gathering.
 
Directions
DRESSING
  • Grate Parmesan cheese or use packaged shredded cheese. In a jar with lid, combine canola oil,
    vinegar, cheese, sugar, salt, celery seed, pepper, mustard, paprika, and garlic. Shake well to
    fully mix all ingredients.
  • Refrigerate dressing until ready to use. SALAD
  • Pour water into 1 quart saucepan. Add pinch of salt and bring water to a boil.
  • Add rice and stir contents well.
  • Reduce heat to low setting and allow rice to simmer for 45 minutes. Using a strainer or
    collander, drain water from rice.
  • Using a large bowl, combine rice, artichokes, peas, green and red peppers, onions, tomatoes,
    (if using) reserved marinade, and half of dressing. Stir ingredients together and toss to thoroughly

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    combine and mix well.
  • Cover salad and chill for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to blend.
  • Just prior to serving, toss salad to freshen and blend all ingredients. Taste and add remaining
    dressing if desired.
  • Garnish with almonds and serve.
    Note:Dark colored wild rice requires approximately 45
    minutes to cook while light colored wild rice requires about 30 minutes.

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