Name: Wild rice and spinach salad
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup (300g) basmati wild rice blend; 1/2 cup (75g) raisins; 1/2 cup (80g) pine nuts, roasted; 80 gram baby spinach leaves; 2 green onions (green shallots), sliced thinly; Orange balsamic dressing; 1/3 cup (80ml) orange juice; 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar

Wild rice and spinach salad

This blend of basmati rice, nuts, raisins and spinach is drizzled with a sweet orange balsamic dressing. It's the perfect way to power up your next lunch or meal side dish.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cup (300g) basmati wild rice blend

1/2 cup (75g) raisins

1/2 cup (80g) pine nuts, roasted

80 gram baby spinach leaves

2 green onions (green shallots), sliced thinly

Orange balsamic dressing

1/3 cup (80ml) orange juice

2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon white wine vinegar

Method

1.Cook the rice according to the packet instructions; drain.

2.To make orange balsamic dressing: Combine all ingredients in a screw-top jar; shake well. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

3.Combine the rice, orange balsamic dressing, remaining ingredients and salt and pepper to taste in a large serving bowl.

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