How to Make Vegan Wild Rice Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you’re looking for a hearty and nutritious vegan salad to add to your recipe collection, look no further than this Vegan Wild Rice Salad. Packed with protein, fiber, and flavor, this salad is not only delicious and satisfying, but also incredibly healthy and easy to make. Whether you’re a vegan or just looking to add more plant-based meals to your diet, this salad is sure to become a favorite in your household.

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups water
  • 1 cup wild rice
  • 6 stalks green onion
  • ½ cup sliced red grapes
  • ½ cup rinsed canned chickpeas
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
  • 2 medium lemons
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Stir water and rice together in a medium saucepan. Cover and cook over medium heat until rice is soft and starts to split, about 40 minutes. Note: leave rice slightly undercooked so it does not fall apart.
  • Drain and place in the refrigerator to cool for about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, slice green onions as thinly as you can. Set aside a portion of the greens for garnish. Toss remaining green onions in a bowl with grapes, chickpeas, cranberries, garlic, and rosemary.
  • Squeeze lemons into a separate bowl; watch for seeds! Stir in salt and oregano until oregano is crushed and begins to steep in the lemon juice. Whisk in maple syrup and olive oil until dressing begins to emulsify.
  • Add cooled rice to the salad mix. Add dressing and toss lightly. Garnish with reserved green onions.
  • Nutrition

    291 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 143mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 61g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 16g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 46mg
    • Calcium: 85mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 424mg