 Springtime Wild Rice & Orange Salad
Makes 6 to 8 servings
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Image © Publications International, Ltd.
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Springtime Wild Rice & Orange Salad
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Ingredients
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1
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can (11 ounces) mandarin orange segments in light syrup, undrained
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1-1/4
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cups white and wild rice specialty blend
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1/4
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pound sugar snap or snow peas, cut in half crosswise
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1/2
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cup light Italian salad dressing
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1/3
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cup orange juice
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1/4
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cup slivered almonds, toasted*
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1/4
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cup chopped fresh basil or parsley
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1
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teaspoon fresh grated orange peel
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1-1/3
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cups French's® French Fried Onions
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Lettuce leaves (optional)
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*To toast almonds, spread on baking sheet. Bake at 350°F 8 minutes or until lightly golden.
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Prep Time
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20 minutes
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Chill Time
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30 minutes
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Cook Time
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20 minutes
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Drain syrup from mandarin oranges into 4-cup measuring cup; reserve mandarin segments. Add enough water to syrup to equal 2-1/2 cups liquid. Pour into medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in rice. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, covered, 20 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir in sugar snap peas during last minute of cooking. Drain; rinse under cold running water. Transfer to large bowl; refrigerate 30 minutes or until well chilled.
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Add reserved mandarin segments, salad dressing, orange juice, almonds, basil and grated peel to rice mixture; toss well to coat evenly.
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Place French Fried Onions on microwavable dish. Microwave on HIGH 1 minute. Stir onions into rice mixture. Serve on lettuce leaves, if desired.
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© Reckitt Benckiser Inc.
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Printed
from fbnr.com
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