Northwoods Wild Rice Salad
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. + chilling Cook: 40 min. + cooling
YIELD: 8 servings.
This is my Minnesota version of a vintage German slaw that’s popular at church suppers. The wild rice has a nutty flavor that pairs perfectly with tangy sauerkraut. —Jeanne Holt, St. Paul, Minnesota
Ingredients
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2/3 cup uncooked wild rice
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2 cans (14 ounces each) sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained
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1 medium apple, peeled and chopped
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3/4 cup chopped celery
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3/4 cup shredded carrot (about 1 large carrot)
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1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
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DRESSING:
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1/2 cup sugar
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1/3 cup cider vinegar
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3 tablespoons canola oil
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
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1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
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3/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
Directions
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1.
Cook wild rice according to package directions. Cool completely.
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2.
In a large bowl, combine sauerkraut, apple, celery, carrot, onion and cooled rice. In a small bowl, whisk the first 5 dressing ingredients until sugar is dissolved; stir in herbs. Add to sauerkraut mixture; toss to combine.
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3.
Refrigerate, covered, at least 4 hours to allow flavors to blend. Stir in walnuts just before serving.
Nutrition Facts
3/4 cup: 290 calories, 17g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 747mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 5g fiber), 5g protein.
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