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Lemony Wild Rice and Shredded Kale Salad

Inspired by Dainty Chefs

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A wild rice salad recipe on a plate

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • ½ cup/125ml Dainty Borealis Rice
  • 4 cups kale, sliced thin
  • Juice of 2 lemons (approx 6 tbsps)
  • ½ English cucumber, diced
  • 2 cups/500ml cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup/250ml pitted Kalamata olives
  • Handful of fresh Parsley, chopped
  • ¼ cup/65ml pumpkin or sunflower seeds, toasted
  • Grated Parmesan to sprinkle (optional)

Vinaigrette

  • 1 clove garlic, minced fine
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Preparation

1

Cook the Dainty Borealis rice according to package instructions. When done, spread out onto a baking sheet to steam dry and cool.

2

Meanwhile, place the chopped kale in a large mixing bowl. Add in 1 tbsp of the lemon juice with a pinch of salt. Massage the kale and lemon juice together, until the kale is slightly wilted.

3

Add in the diced cucumber, cherry tomato, olives, and cooled rice. Stir to combine.

4

In a small jar, combine the garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, honey or maple syrup, remaining fresh lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Put on the lid and shake to combine.

5

Pour ¾ of the dressing into the salad and toss to combine. If more dressing is needed, adjust accordingly. Mix in the parsley and seeds and season lightly with salt and black pepper. Toss to combine and serve this delicious wild rice salad recipe with a few gratings of Parmesan on top.


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