Wild rice salad is the delightful combination of earthy wild rice, sweet dried cranberries, crunchy pecans, and tangy feta cheese, all tossed in a flavorful orange vinaigrette dressing. Try this recipe for Thanksgiving or Christmas or for a special meal to impress your friends and family with a delicious and nutritious salad!
Add all the dressing ingredeints to a jar. Shake the jar and set aside for 15 minutes.
Place greens, wild rice, sliced red onions, cranberries, pecans in a bowl. Add some of the feta and pour over most of the dressing. Toss gently.
Transfer into a serving bowl, top with remaining feta and cranberries. Serve immediately.
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How to cook wild rice: Cook the wild rice based on package directions. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, then add the wild rice and cook for 40-50 minutes depending on how soft you like the wild rice. Remove from heat and drain the rice. Let it cool down completely before you make the salad. Toasting pecans: You can toast the pecans in the oven. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Toss the pecans in a little olive oil and toast for 6-8 minutes. Make it in advance: You can prep the ingredients and dressing up to 2 days in advance. Toss just before serving.