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Cherry and Wild Rice Salad with Spinach and Walnuts

Name: Cherry and Wild Rice Salad with Spinach and Walnuts
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth; 1/3 cup wild rice; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 1 clove garlic, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt; 2 cups pitted cherries, divided; 3 ounces (about 6 lightly packed cups) baby spinach; 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced; 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced; 3/4 cup toasted walnut halves, chopped

Serves 4

Time 1 hr 10 min

Hearty wild rice and sweet and tangy cherries star in this deliciously satisfying main-course salad.

Special Diets:

Ingredients

2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1/3 cup wild rice
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 clove garlic, chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
2 cups pitted cherries, divided
3 ounces (about 6 lightly packed cups) baby spinach
2 celery stalks, thinly sliced
1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
3/4 cup toasted walnut halves, chopped

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Method

In a medium saucepan, bring broth to a boil and stir in wild rice.

Lower the heat, cover the pan and cook at a bare simmer until rice grains are tender and most have popped open, about 50 minutes.

Drain off any excess liquid.

Spread rice on a plate and allow to cool.

Meanwhile, purée vinegar, garlic, pepper, salt and 1 cup of the cherries in a blender.

In a large bowl, combine spinach, celery, green onions and walnuts.

Quarter remaining 1 cup cherries and add them to the bowl.

Drizzle with cherry purée and toss.

Toss again with the cooled rice and serve.

Nutritional Info:

Per serving: 320 calories (120 from fat), 13g total fat, 1.5g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 280mg sodium, 46g carbohydrates (8g dietary fiber, 15g sugar), 9g protein.

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Ingredients

2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1/3 cup wild rice
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 clove garlic, chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
2 cups pitted cherries, divided
3 ounces (about 6 lightly packed cups) baby spinach
2 celery stalks, thinly sliced
1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
3/4 cup toasted walnut halves, chopped

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