Walnut Rice Salad

California Walnut Rice Salad

Total Time

20 Mins

Serves

6

Serving Size

3/4 cup

Meal

Dinner Lunch

Description

This rice salad is sweet and savory with dried fruit, nuts, and a sprinkling of feta cheese.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked, chilled white and wild rice blend

  • 2 cups baby arugula

  • 1 1/2 cups California walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped

  • 1/4 cup dried cherries, chopped

  • 1/4 cup dried apricots, chopped

  • 1/4 cup chopped ripe olives

  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

California Walnut Lemon Vinaigrette

  • 1/3 cup olive oil

  • 1/4 cup California walnuts

  • 1/4 cup lemon juice

  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

  • 1 tablespoon honey

  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

PREPARATION

  1. Place all salad ingredients in a large bowl.

  2. Puree all vinaigrette ingredients in a blender or small food processor.

  3. Drizzle over salad and toss well to coat.

NUTRITION

  • Calories: 520 cal
  • Total Fat: 41 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat: 17.46 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat: 14.42 g
  • Cholesterol: 10 mg
  • Sodium: 500 mg
  • Carbohydrates: 33 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5 g
  • Protein: 10 g
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