Fruit and Wild Rice Salad
Yield: 8-12 servings
Cook Time: Depends on the type of rice used (cooking time is for rice only).
Tips: 1-2 additional cups of cooked rice may be added, if desired.Nectarines may be used instead of peaches, if desired. All green grapes, all red grapes or a combination of both may be used.
Suggestion: Delicious served with a side of rolls and butter.
Ingredients
- Salad
- 2 peaches, rinsed, pitted and chopped
- 2 plums, rinsed, pitted and chopped
- 2 apricots, rinsed, pitted and chopped
- 1 1/2 cups green seedless grapes (red, green or both), halved
- 4 cups cooked wild rice (or wild rice blend), chilled
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- Dressing
- juice of 2 freshly squeezed limes
- 3 tablespoons salad oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions
Salad
In a large mixing bowl, combine peaches, plums, apricots and grapes. Add sugar and gently toss to combine. Add rice and toss gently just long enough to combine.
Dressing
In separate small mixing bowl, combine lime juice, oil, sugar and salt and whisk for about 15 seconds or until thoroughly combined. Drizzle dressing over the fruit and rice and gently toss to thoroughly coat. Cover bowl and place in refrigerator to chill until ready to serve.