about the recipe
Whether you are looking for a delightful side or a filling vegetarian entree, you are going to love this Kale and Wild Rice Salad. With nutty wild rice, vibrant kale, sweet oranges, crunchy walnuts, and a tangy homemade vinaigrette, you have a salad that with perfectly balanced flavors and texture.
INGREDIENTS
Dressing – ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil – 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar – 1 teaspoon minced garlic – 1 tablespoon maple syrup – 1 teaspoon dijon – 1 teaspoon sea salt – ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
INGREDIENTS
Salad – 3 cups cooked wild rice – 5 ounces kale – 2 mandarin oranges peeled and separated into wedges (or one orange peeled and segmented) – ¼ cup toasted walnuts
– Make the dressing by combining oil, vinegar, garlic, maple syrup, dijon, salt and pepper in a blender.
– Process until smooth.
– If you don’t want to get the dressing on your hands, just massage it with a drizzle of olive oil
– Combine cooled rice and kale in a large bowl. Top with dressing and allow to marinate for 15 minutes. Add oranges and walnuts, and serve.