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Fennel Wild Rice Salad

Name: Fennel Wild Rice Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 1/3 cup uncooked wild rice; 1 cup water; 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil; 1/4 cup thinly sliced fennel bulb; 2 tablespoons salted pumpkin seeds or pepitas; 2 tablespoons dried cherries; 1 green onion, sliced; 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley; 1/8 teaspoon salt; Dash pepper

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 55 min.

Makes

2 servings

Updated: Oct. 13, 2022

This is a salad I invented years ago when my sister's family had to go gluten-free. It has since become a family favorite, and Thanksgiving just isn't the same without our wild rice salad! —Aimee Day, Ferndale, Washington

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Ingredients

1/3 cup uncooked wild rice
1 cup water
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 cup thinly sliced fennel bulb
2 tablespoons salted pumpkin seeds or pepitas
2 tablespoons dried cherries
1 green onion, sliced
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper

Directions

Rinse wild rice thoroughly; drain. In a small saucepan, combine water and rice; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 50-55 minutes or until rice is fluffy and tender. Drain if necessary.
Transfer rice to a small bowl. Drizzle with lemon juice and oil; toss to coat. Stir in remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 208 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 178mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1-1/2 fat.

Fennel Wild Rice Salad

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