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Wild Rice Salad

Yields4 ServingsPrep Time5 minsCook Time45 minsTotal Time50 mins

A hearty wild rice salad with pomegranate seeds, shallots, rocket leaves, cranberries and feta. The orange vinaigrette dressing gives this dish an extra boost of natually sweet and tangy flavour.

 1 tbsp butter
 1 & 1/4 cup wild rice
 650 ml vegetable stock
 ½ cup dried cranberries
 2 cups baby rocket leaves
 1 pomegranate
 2 shallots, medium
 150 g feta
 1 bunch fresh parsley
For the Dressing
 juice of one orange
 1 tbsp olive oil
 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
 2 tsp honey
 pinch of cinnamon
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1. Place the butter in a large pan over medium heat. Rinse the rice and add to the pan, cook a few seconds on low heat, stirring to coat. Pour in the veggie stock and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to a simmer, add in the cranberries and cover, cook for 40-45 to minutes or until the rice is tender.

2. While the rice is cooking, whisk together the dressing ingredients in a small bowl.

3. Once the rice is done transfer to a large bowl with the rocket leaves, chopped shallots, parsley, crumbled feta and pomegranate seeds. Pour the dressing over the salad and serve.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings

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