Wild Rice Salad with Cashews Recipe

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Wild Rice Salad with Cashews
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Directions:

  1. In a strainer, rinse the wild rice under cold water, drain well.
  2. Into a 3 qt saucepan, put the wild rice and chicken broth; bring to a boil over a high heat.
  3. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 45-50 minutes, until tender.
  4. Drain off any excess liquid.
  5. Set aside Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium high heat, add the bell peppers and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until tender.
  6. Add the cashews and green onions, cook for 2-3 minutes longer, or until the nuts begin to brown.
  7. Remove from heat In a large bowl, toss together the wild rice and bell pepper mixture.
  8. For the dressing; In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the vinegar, olive and sesame oils, garlic, salt and pepper.
  9. Cover and shake until blended; pour the dressing over the salad and toss until evenly coated.
  10. Cover and refrigerate salad for at lease 2 hours or up to overnight to allow the flavors to blend.
  11. To serve the salad, spoon it onto a lettuce lined platter.
  12. Read more at: /recipe/wild-rice-cashew-salad-24876?oc=linkback
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 425.4 Kcal (1781 kJ)
Calories from fat 245.5 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27.28g 42%
Sodium 676.5mg 28%
Potassium 436.01mg 9%
Total Carbs 37.29g 12%
Sugars 3.47g 14%
Dietary Fiber 2.06g 8%
Protein 8.05g 16%
Vitamin C 59.6mg 99%
Iron 3.4mg 19%
Calcium 29.1mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 150.79 Kcal (631 kJ)
Calories from fat 87.02 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.67g 42%
Sodium 239.79mg 28%
Potassium 154.55mg 9%
Total Carbs 13.22g 12%
Sugars 1.23g 14%
Dietary Fiber 0.73g 8%
Protein 2.85g 16%
Vitamin C 21.1mg 99%
Iron 1.2mg 19%
Calcium 10.3mg 3%

* 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

  • 10.4
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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