How to Make Brown and Wild Rice Salad with Grapes and Kale - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a healthy and satisfying salad that combines the earthy flavors of brown and wild rice with the sweetness of grapes and the nutrient-packed goodness of kale, then this recipe is a must-try. This Brown and Wild Rice Salad with Grapes and Kale is perfect for a light and refreshing lunch or as a flavorful side dish for a summer BBQ or potluck.

What makes this salad so special is the combination of textures and flavors. The nutty and chewy brown and wild rice provide...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups brown and wild rice mix
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • ⅓ cup agave nectar
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 ½ cups chopped kale leaves
  • ½ cup chopped red bell pepper
  • ½ cup toasted pine nuts
  • ¼ cup halved seedless red grapes
  • 2 tablespoons chopped celery
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil, or to taste
  • 1 lemon, zested

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Bring brown and wild rice blend, water, orange juice, and salt to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, 30 to 45 minutes. Drain excess liquid, fluff rice with a fork, and cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes more. Remove from heat and let cool, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Combine agave nectar, olive oil, and apple cider vinegar in a small bowl for the dressing.
  • Add dressing, kale, bell pepper, pine nuts, grapes, celery, parsley, basil, and lemon zest to the cooled rice and mix well. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
  • Nutrition

    220 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 398mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 32g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 15g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 47mg
    • Calcium: 32mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 223mg