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Canadian Wild Rice and Cranberry Salad

Nutty wild rice, tart cranberries, apple and toasted seeds tossed in a maple-mustard dressing.

Canadian Wild Rice and Cranberry Salad prepared dish
Prep20 minCook40 minServes6LevelEasy
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Before you start

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Preparation checklist

  • Read all 5 method steps from beginning to end.
  • Measure and arrange all 11 listed ingredients.
  • Set aside about 60 minutes, based on the time recorded by the source.

Recipe notes & preparation tips

Cook the rice a day ahead for faster assembly.

Add the apple shortly before serving for the crispest texture.

Adapted from the source recipe's notes.
Step by step

Method

  1. 01

    Simmer the wild rice in water or stock until tender and the grains begin to split, 35 to 45 minutes.

  2. 02

    Drain well, spread on a tray and cool to room temperature.

  3. 03

    Whisk maple syrup, vinegar, mustard, oil, salt and pepper until emulsified.

  4. 04

    Fold the rice with apple, cranberries, pumpkin seeds and green onions.

  5. 05

    Toss with the dressing and rest for 15 minutes before serving.

Ready to serve

Serve the dish as directed and enjoy it while it is at its best.

Bon appétit — enjoy your meal!
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Source & licence

This original method was written by RecipeVella Editorial . Text: Original RecipeVella editorial text. Image: CC0, credited to Kahlo157; view original image record .

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