Wild Rice Salad with Orange Maple Vinaigrette

Name: Wild Rice Salad with Orange Maple Vinaigrette
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup wild rice; 1 small-medium bunch lacinato/Tuscan kale, de-stemmed and shredded (about 3-4 cups); 1 pound brussels sprouts, very thinly sliced*; 3/4 cup pomegranate arils; 2 medium shallots, very thinly sliced; 1/3 cup pepitas, toasted*; 1 1/2-2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, plus extra for serving; orange zest for serving; salt and pepper to taste; 1/2 of a medium shallot, finely chopped (about 2 tablespoons); 1 clove garlic, finely chopped; 2 teaspoons orange zest; 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup; 1 teaspoon dijon mustard; juice of 1 navel orange; 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar; pinch of cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:50min

This Wild Rice Salad with Orange Maple Vinaigrette is a salad worth serving on Thanksgiving! It's hearty, filled to the brim with texture, and tossed with a mouthwatering orange maple vinaigrette. It's made with wild rice, shredded brussels, pomegranate arils, thinly sliced shallots, kale, toasted pepitas, and fresh thyme. It's a fantastic holiday side dish to make for any type of winter entertaining!

Updated at: Thu, 21 Nov 2024 15:39:21 GMT