Wild Rice Salmon Salad Food

SALMON WITH ESCAROLE AND WILD RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the wild rice mix as the label directs. Fluff and set aside.
• Toss the escarole with the red onion, parsley, sun-dried tomatoes, pistachios, lemon juice and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large bowl. Add the warm rice, season with salt and pepper and toss again. Divide among plates and top with the goat cheese.
• Heat the remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Season the salmon with salt and pepper and add skin-side down to the pan. Cook until the salmon skin is crisp, about 4 minutes. Flip and cook until the salmon is just cooked through, about 2 more minutes.
• Top each salad with a salmon fillet, skin-side up. Serve with lemon wedges.

SALMON AND WILD RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to gas 6, 200C, fan 180°C Put the salmon on a large piece of foil, drizzle with 1tbsp of oil, a squeeze of lemon and season. Fold up the sides of the foil to make a sealed parcel. Put on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for 20 minutes, until the fish is cooked through.
• Meanwhile, cook the rice following the pack instructions. Drain and leave to cool. Bring a pan of water to the boil, add the beans, and blanch for 3 minutes, then drain and refresh in cold water.
• Make a dressing by mixing together the remaining oil, lemon juice, mustard, and most of the dill, in a jug. Put the rice, beans, and cucumber in a bowl and pour over the dressing. Flake the salmon and toss through the rice, reserving a little extra to serve. Serve topped with the remaining salmon and dill.

WILD RICE SALMON SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the rice according to package directions.
• Drain.
• Meanwhile, pour a little olive oil in a frying pan and heat.
• Sauté the celery and red pepper for 3-4 minutes.
• Add in the spring onions and salmon and cook until the salmon is done.
• Put the rice in a large bowl, then stir in the vegetables, salmon and all the remaining ingredients.
• Mix well, adjust seasonings to taste and serve.

WILD RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Peel and trim the asparagus stalks. Cut about an inch of the tips from the spears and then thinly slice the remaining stalk. Bring a small pot of salted water to a boil. Drop the asparagus into the water and cook until just crisp-tender, about 1 minute. Drain and refresh under cold running water. Set aside.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the garlic, shallot, mustard, lemon zest and juice, salt and pepper to taste. Gradually whisk in the oil to make a creamy dressing.
• In a large bowl, combine the rice, nuts, carrots, celery, asparagus, dill, and mint. Toss with about 1/3 cup dressing. Serve as is or toss the lettuce with some of the dressing. To serve place the lettuce on a serving platter or individual plates and spoon the salad into the center of the leaves. Pass any remaining dressing at the table.