Kale and Wild Rice Salad
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.
Servings 6
Calories 238kcal
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
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
Instructions
- Make the dressing by combining oil, vinegar, garlic, maple syrup, dijon, salt and pepper in a blender. Process until smooth.
- Place the kale in a bowl and massage with a tablespoon of the dressing for 2 minutes. 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 413mg | Potassium: 277mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2480IU | Vitamin C: 50mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 1mg