Apple Rice Salad

Name: Apple Rice Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 3 cups cooked wild rice; 2 cups chopped apples; 1 cup chopped walnuts; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 1/2 cup dried cranberries; 1/4 cup unsweetened apple juice; 3/4 cup (6 ounces) plain yogurt; 3/4 cup mayonnaise; 4 teaspoons honey; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

With the classic combination of apples, celery and walnuts, this creamy side tastes like a jazzed up version of Waldorf salad. It complements most meat entrees or can be served on a bed of lettuce as a vegetarian dish.—Linda Bankauskas, Ann Arbor, Michigan

Ingredients

3 cups cooked wild rice
2 cups chopped apples
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 celery ribs, chopped
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup unsweetened apple juice
3/4 cup (6 ounces) plain yogurt
3/4 cup mayonnaise
4 teaspoons honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the rice, apples, walnuts, celery, cranberries and juice. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Add to rice mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

To Make Ahead: Cook rice ahead of time and refrigerate for up to 3 days.