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jamie oliver wild rice salad recipe hdr

Jamie Oliver's Wild Rice Salad

This dish is a vibrant mix of wild rice, fresh herbs, and colorful veggies that will make any meal feel special.
Cook the rice just right so that it’s tender but still has a little bite—it's the perfect texture!
Don't rush marinating the veggies; it's a game-changer for flavor.
This recipe is so versatile—you can serve it with anything from grilled meats to fish, or just enjoy it on its own!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Salad
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Wild Rice
  • 1/2 lb Green Beans trimmed
  • 1 Lemon juiced and zested
  • 1 Orange juiced and zested
  • 1 Shallot minced
  • 4 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1/2 tsp Sea Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Mixed Nuts roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Herbs basil and mint, roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup Dried Apricots roughly chopped

Instructions

  • Cook 1 cup of wild rice in a pot of boiling salted water for 35 to 40 minutes, or until tender.
  • Drain and set aside to cool.
  • Blanch 1/2 lb of trimmed green beans in boiling water for 4 minutes.
  • Immediately transfer the beans into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
  • Drain and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix the juice and zest of one lemon, the juice and zest of one orange, shallot, and olive oil.
  • Add Dijon mustard, sea salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
  • Add the cooked wild rice to the bowl with the dressing and mix well.
  • Let it cool down for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the blanched green beans, mixed nuts, fresh herbs, and dried apricots to the rice mixture.
  • Toss gently to combine all the ingredients.