Mixed Bean And Wild Rice Salad Food

WILD RICE AND BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In large bowl, combine all salad ingredients; stir gently to combine.
• In small bowl, combine all dressing ingredients; mix well.
• Pour dressing over salad; toss gently to coat. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until serving time.

WILD RICE AND BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the wild rice according to package directions.
• Rinse and drain the beans. Dice the vegetables and parsley.
• Mix together the lemon dressing ingredients. Whisk with a fork in a small container or shake together in a jar.
• Toss everything together. Adjust the seasoning to taste. Enjoy!

GREEN BEAN AND WILD RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Heat 2 Tbsp. dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add mushrooms and onions; cook 6 min. or until mushrooms are tender and liquid is cooked off, stirring frequently.
• Add 2 Tbsp. of the remaining dressing to skillet along with the beans and garlic; cook and stir 6 min. Add rice, mix lightly. Cook 3 to 4 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
• Stir in remaining dressing. Add cranberries and nuts; mix lightly. Top with cheese.

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.

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.

MEXICAN RICE & BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the rice following pack instructions. Drain, then cool under cold running water until completely cold. Stir in beans, onions, pepper and avocado.
• Mix the lime juice with the Cajun spice mix and some black pepper. Pour over the rice mix, stir in the coriander and serve with extra lime wedges.