Also, I used Bob’s Red Mill wild and brown rice mix which doesn’t have any seasonings like a boxed mix (but it’s healthier) so the flavor was a little flat and I had to season it with lots of salt. Taste of Home is America's #1 cooking magazine. Refrigerate overnight. Used brown rice instead of wild rice, and LOVED it! Today is Sunday and I want it for Thanksgiving. Defininately will make it again. I made it earlier this week and added some dried cherries with the cranberries, as well as a little OJ to the dressing. Elise launched Simply Recipes in 2003 as a way to keep track of her family's recipes, and along the way grew it into one of the most popular cooking websites in the world. We are making it again today, we love it! Remove from stove and let sit, covered for 10 minutes. Please review the Comment Policy. I’d like to add that this recipe is similar to recipes I have which call for cracked wheat, bulghar, or cous cous and would probably be great with any grain. My personal preference for these fall flavors would be chopped toasted hazelnuts and dressed with hazelnut oil instead of pecans and olive oil. I’ve found so many wonderful recipes on this website. I’ve just discovered this recipe and hope I don’t lose it. My husband even enjoyed it and he can be a picky eater. It made for a memorable meal – just for the two of us but one to share with guests next time. Since cranberries grow well in this area, I love to use the dried variety to give recipes like this hearty salad color and tang. Thank you! In a small bowl, combine cranberry juice, vinegar, oil, basil, sugar, salt if desired and pepper; mix well. After an hour, bring more water to a boil in a kettle. Then uncover, fluff up with a fork, and let cool to almost room temperature. Drain the rice in a sieve, return to the saucepan and add the boiling water with a pinch of salt. 1 Make the rice: Use the amount of water for the rice according to instructions on the rice package. No brown rice or any other is necessary. Dried cranberries are sweetened, which you need to balance the sourness. It makes a difference in the taste. Read more about our affiliate linking policy. There are a … Is 50 minutes the correct time for this? This is such a great recipe. :). Just before serving, stir in pecans if desired. Thanks for waiting. Thanks! Straight wild rice is a ratio of 1:3 of wild rice to water. Thank you for the recipe. I love brown rice and it would work well in place of the wild rice here. Can I cook them in with the rice? In a large bowl, whisk together the orange zest, orange juice, oil, vinegar, honey, mustard, pepper, … Your comment may need to be approved before it will appear on the site. Make it now and refrigerate? Yes!! Hello! Wild rice salad with cranberries, pecans, green onions, orange zest, and wild rice. ~Elise. Would it be ok to use fresh cranberries in this recipe? I’ve never cooked rice longer than 15-20 minutes. Please try again later. Has anyone tried this without the onion? Typically straight brown rice is a 1:2 ratio of rice to water. I made this for Thanksgiving this year and loved it. I made the salad with dinner last night and added some cut up clementines along with the cranberries. Place the wild rice in a medium pot with 4 cups of water and 2 teaspoons of salt and bring to a boil. It’s The perfect side dish for Thanksgiving or any festive meal. All photos and content are copyright protected. https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/cranberry-wild-rice-salad Next time I would add some herbs/spices like parsley, thyme, or sage. Note from Elise: white rice cooks up in 15 minutes, brown rice 45 minutes, and wild rice about 50 minutes. It's a thrill to make it for visitors. Another favorite not to be forgotten. Great idea! It was fantastic. Simple and very delicious! Just wondering how far in advance I can make this. Please do not use our photos without prior written permission. But that’s just me. Did you know you can save this recipe and order the ingredients for. I first tried this recipe at a luncheon during a holiday home tour. This post may contain links to Amazon or other partners; your purchases via these links can benefit Simply Recipes. No, they would be too sour. 31 Slow Cooker Dip Recipes You Can Make in Your Crock-Pot, Christmas Tree Delivery Is a Thing and We’re So on Board, Do Not Sell My Personal Information – CA Residents, 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained and chopped. Bring rice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and water to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 50 minutes. Elise is a graduate of Stanford University, and lives in Sacramento, California. Immediately turn off heat, stir and cover for one hour. Simmer uncovered for 50 to 60 minutes, until the rice is very tender. Pin it to Pinterest and it will always be there for you. This rice salad is a perfect accompaniment to many fall and winter dishes—roast chicken, stews, pork chops. 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