Lobster And Wild Rice Salad Food

WILD RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Place the wild rice in a medium pot with 4 cups of water and 2 teaspoons of salt and bring to a boil. Simmer uncovered for 50 to 60 minutes, until the rice is very tender. Drain well and place the rice back in the pot. Cover and allow to steam for 10 minutes. While the rice is still warm, place it in a mixing bowl. Peel the oranges with a sharp knife, removing all the white pith. Cut between the membranes and add the orange sections to the bowl with the rice. Add the olive oil, orange juice, raspberry vinegar, grapes, pecans, cranberries, scallions, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and the pepper. Allow to sit for 30 minutes for the flavors to blend. Taste for seasonings and serve at room temperature.

LOBSTER AND WILD RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Put the rice in a mixing bowl, let cool, and add the lobster.
• Peel the avocados and slice in half. Remove the pits. Cut the avocado into cubes and sprinkle with lemon juice to prevent discoloration. Add the cubes to the mixing bowl. Sprinkle with onion.
• Put the mustard and vinegar in a small mixing bowl and beat lightly with a wire whisk. Gradually add the oil, beating briskly with the whisk. Add the garlic, salt, pepper and parsley. Pour over the salad and toss. Serve at room temperature.

MIXED BEAN & WILD RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook rice following pack instructions. Once cooked, rinse under cold water to cool down. Once cold combine in a bowl with the beans, sweetcorn, onion and red peppers.
• Mix the lime zest and juice, honey and chilli. Pour over the rice mixture and mix well, then season to taste. Stir through the coriander leaves just before serving.

WILD RICE & FETA SALAD

Steps:

• Rinse the rice. Boil according to the pack instructions, adding the chickpeas for the final 4 mins. Drain and allow to cool a little, then mix through the cranberries and onion.
• Whisk together the garlic, olive oil, lemon juice and seasoning to make a dressing. Toss with the rice mixture, then pile onto a large serving plate. Crumble over the feta, then scatter with parsley. Serve warm or cold.

RED LOBSTER WILD RICE PILAF (COPYCAT)

Steps:

• MINCE carrots and red pepper (separately), using a food processor, to yield 1/2 tablespoon each.
• INTO a medium saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, add 3 cups water, 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine, 2 teaspoons finely diced carrots, 1 1/2 teaspoons finely diced red peppers, 1 1/2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning (With Lemon & Herb), 1 1/4 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning (Original), 1/4 teaspoon dried basil, 1/4 teaspoon dried dill, 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon, 1/4 teaspoon Accent seasoning, 1 pinch sugar, and 1 small bay leaf.
• BRING broth mixture to boiling; ADD 2 cups Rice Select brand quick-cooking Royal Blend wild rice.
• ALLOW to boil for one minute.
• STIR and COVER.
• REDUCE heat to LOW; STEAM rice for 15 minutes.
• KEEP rice covered.
• REMOVE from heat and allow to stand for 10 minutes (covered).
• UNCOVER rice; REMOVE bay leaf; FLUFF rice with a fork.
• SERVE and ENJOY!