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Corn, Blueberry, and Wild Rice Salad

Corn, Blueberry, and Wild Rice Salad
Ready In: 15 minutes
Serves: 6
Dairy-freeGluten-freeVegetarian
A bright mix of fresh ingredients makes this salad both colorful and flavorful.

What you'll need

Measuring cups
Measuring spoons
Cutting board
Sharp knife
Whisk or fork
Large serving bowl
Spatula or spoon
Plastic wrap

Ingredients

Serves 6
2 tablespoons Lemon Juice about 1/2 lemon
2 tablespoons Olive Oil
2 teaspoons Honey
1/2 teaspoon Ground Cumin
1 teaspoon Salt
1 1/2 cups Corn Fresh or frozen
1 cup Blueberries fresh or frozen
1 cup Wild Rice or 1 cup Brown Rice
1 Cucumber finely diced
1/4 cup Red Onion finely diced or 1/4 cup Scallions finely diced
1/4 cup Cilantro Fresh, chopped

Video Directions

Directions

1.Make the dressing: In a large serving bowl, combine lemon juice, olive oil, honey, cumin, and salt. Whisk together with a fork.
2.Add corn, blueberries, rice, cucumber, onion, and cilantro. Stir together all ingredients to coat them evenly with dressing.
3.Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate 1 hour to let flavors meld.
4.

In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Mix in wild rice and ½ teaspoon salt and bring back to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 45 minutes.

Chef's Tips

  • The rice will absorb flavors better if mixed with the dressing while a little warm.
  • If using leftover cold rice, microwave or steam it briefly to rewarm.
  • If you need to make rice: Bring 1 cup rice, water (2 1/4 cups for brown, 3 cups for wild), and a pinch of salt to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until the rice is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, 40 to 50 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork. This basic recipe will make 3 cups of cooked rice so save some for another time.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1.00 cup

Serving Per Container 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 157
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5 g6%
Saturated Fat 1 g5%
Sodium 226 mg10%
Total Carbohydrate 27 g10%
Dietary Fiber 3 g11%
Protein 4 g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

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