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Wild Rice Salad

By Paula Deen

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Difficulty: Easy

Prep time: 20 minutes

Cook time: 45 minutes

Servings: 10

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Ingredients

  • 3 chopped, white and green parts green onions
  • 1/3 cup coarsely chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 (6 oz) can green peas
  • 1 (6 oz) jar drained and halved marinated artichoke hearts
  • 1 cup wild rice
  • 1/2 teaspoon plus 1 teaspoon for dressing salt
  • 1 cup halved, or grape tomatoes cherry tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup toasted silvered almonds
  • 1 1/3 cups canola oil
  • 1/2 cup white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 clove minced garlic

Directions

Dressing:

Combine oil, vinegar, cheese, sugar, celery seed, pepper, dry mustard, paprika, garlic and 1 teaspoon salt in a jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake well. Refrigerate until ready to use.

In a 1-quart pot with a lid, bring 2 cups water and the 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil. Add the rice and stir well. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Drain excess liquid from the rice.

In a large bowl, combine the rice, artichoke hearts, peas, green pepper, green onions, tomatoes, reserved marinade and half of the dressing. Toss well. Cover and chill or eat at room temperature. Just before serving, toss again and taste. Add some of the remaining dressing, if desired. Sprinkle with the almonds and serve.

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Penny Nawfel

January 14, 2011
Hi Paula....Just wanted to tell you that I have made your Wild Rice Salad more times than I can remember, lol & it is ALWAYS a big hit & everyone always wants the recipe!!!! So easy & great that I can make it ahead!! I have to admit that I have used the dressing recipe for pasta salad also & the comments from everyone were THIS IS THE BEST PASTA SALAD I have ever had. Thank you Paula..love your site and your show on Food Network (that is where I got the recipe!!!!)

Phil the Administrator

December 03, 2009
My cousin made this for a family picnic, it was fantastic. I emailed her for the recipe, and plan to make it for a work function.

Phil the Administrator

July 05, 2009
Excellent! I served this for my son's graduation party (brunch) and it was the crowd pleaser of the day! Add chopped grilled chicken or shrimp for a great all-in-one picnic salad. You will enjoy this salad and its easy to prepare. Note: You can use thawed frozen peas instead of canned for a fresher flavor.

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