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Wild Rice Salad

URL: https://www.feastingathome.com/wild-rice-salad/

Ingredients

  • 2 cups wild rice (dry, do not use a blend)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes
  • 14 ounces chickpeas (drained) or chicken breast
  • ½ cup red onion, finely diced
  • 1 large bunch Italian parsley, chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
  • ⅓ cup olive oil, more to taste
  • 2 lemons zest and ¼ cup juice, more to taste
  • ½ teaspoon salt, more to taste
  • ½ teaspoon pepper, more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon capers (optional)
  • 1 clove garlic (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook the wild rice by boiling water with salt and adding the rice and olive oil. Simmer until tender but chewy.
  2. Once cooked, drain the rice and let it cool.
  3. In a large bowl, combine halved tomatoes, drained chickpeas, finely chopped red onion, parsley, and mint.
  4. When the rice is close to room temperature, add it to the bowl.
  5. Dress the salad with olive oil, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper, then toss well.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning with more lemon juice, olive oil, and salt as needed.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
4-6
Calories
288
Total fat
11g
Total carbohydrates
41g
Total protein
9.3g
Sodium
310.4mg
Cholesterol
0mg

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