Wild Rice Salad with Butternut Squash & Cranberries
Published Aug 16, 2020
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Enjoy this Wild Rice Salad with Butternut Squash & Cranberries recipe on its own for lunch or for an easy dinner. Or serve as a delicious side dish for gatherings.
Wild Rice Salad with Butternut Squash & Cranberries
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 1½ cups (240 g) wild rice or wild rice blend
- 3½ cups (830 mL) water
- 1 (2-pound/1-kg) butternut squash
- 2 tablespoons (30 mL) neutral oil
- ½ teaspoon (3 g) kosher or fine sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon (0.6 g) freshly ground black pepper
- 2 celery stalks, , chopped
- 2 cups chopped kale, , stems removed
- ½ cup (30 g) parsley, chopped
- ½ cup (75 g) dried cranberries
- ½ cup (55 g) pecans
For the Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons (45 mL) balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons (45 mL) olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon (0.7 g) cinnamon
- 1 clove garlic, , minced
- 2 teaspoons (10 mL) Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon (15 mL) pure maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon (1.5 g) kosher or fine sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon (0.6 g) freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- In a saucepan, combine rice and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer and cook for 40 minutes, or as instructed on package. Fluff with a spoon and cover with a tea towel. Let rest.
- Meanwhile, peel and chop the butternut squash into small bite-sized cubes. Place on a baking sheet and drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake for 30 minutes, or until lightly golden and cooked through.
- Prepare vinaigrette by combining all dressing ingredients in a small mixing bowl. Whisk to combine.
- Add celery, kale, and parsley to a large mixing bowl. Toss in cranberries and pecans, and then add rice and butternut squash. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss gently to combine.
Nutrition
Calories: 422kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 9gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 339mgPotassium: 798mgFiber: 7gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 15940IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 125mgIron: 3mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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