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Avocado & Mango Wild Rice Salad

Avocado & Mango Wild Rice Salad for a Fresh Summer Boost

A vibrant and nutritious Avocado & Mango Wild Rice Salad, perfect for summer meals.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup Wild Rice Blend Rinsed
  • 1 cup Baby Kale or Greens of Choice Or Arugula
  • 1 Avocado Ripe
  • 1 Mango Ripe
  • 0.5 cup Feta Cheese Crumbled
  • 1 Red Onion Small, diced
  • 0.5 cup Mixed Roasted Nuts
For the Dressing
  • 0.25 cup Olive Oil Extra-virgin recommended
  • 1 orange Orange Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 2 cloves Garlic Crushed
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup or Honey
  • Salt & Pepper To taste

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • small bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Rinse wild rice under cold water, then combine with 3 cups of water and a pinch of salt in a pot. Boil, reduce to simmer, cover and cook for 40-45 minutes, then fluff and cool.
  2. Cube the avocado and mango, dice the red onion, and crumble the feta cheese while the rice cools.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, orange juice, crushed garlic, Dijon mustard, maple syrup or honey, and season with salt and pepper.
  4. In a large bowl, combine cooled wild rice, greens, avocado, mango, red onion, and feta. Add mixed nuts and toss gently.
  5. Drizzle half of the dressing over the salad, toss to combine, and adjust dressing as needed.
  6. Serve immediately or chill for about 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 8gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 7gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best texture, keep the dressing separate until serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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