Basmati and Wild Rice Salad Recipe

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Basmati and Wild Rice Salad
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Directions:

  1. To cook the rice, bring 1 1/2 cups of the water and 2 teaspoons of the salt to a boil in a medium saucepan.
  2. Add the wild rice, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until the rice is tender, about 1 hour.
  3. Combine the basmati rice and the remaining 2 1/2 cups water in a medium saucepan.
  4. Let sit for 1 hour.
  5. Then bring to a boil, add the remaining 2 teaspoons salt and the ginger, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until the rice has absorbed all of the water and is tender, about 15 minutes.
  6. Discard the ginger.
  7. To make the vinaigrette, combine the nutmeg and cumin in a small bowl and whisk in the lemon juice.
  8. Add the oil and season with salt and pepper.
  9. To finish the salad, combine the wild rice and basmati rice while still warm in a large bowl.
  10. Toss the vinaigrette with the rice, then stir in the green onions, currants and any remaining Marsala, and nuts.
  11. Adjust the seasoning.
  12. Serve at room temperature.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 449.32 Kcal (1881 kJ)
Calories from fat 221.09 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.57g 38%
Sodium 1809.24mg 75%
Potassium 209.13mg 4%
Total Carbs 52.77g 18%
Sugars 8.89g 36%
Dietary Fiber 2.08g 8%
Protein 4.55g 9%
Vitamin C 4mg 7%
Iron 25.3mg 141%
Calcium 35.3mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 136.88 Kcal (573 kJ)
Calories from fat 67.35 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.48g 38%
Sodium 551.14mg 75%
Potassium 63.71mg 4%
Total Carbs 16.08g 18%
Sugars 2.71g 36%
Dietary Fiber 0.63g 8%
Protein 1.39g 9%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 7%
Iron 7.7mg 141%
Calcium 10.7mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 10.6
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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