Brown and Wild Rice Salad with Grapes and Kale

Tossed in a sweet and tangy dressing with fresh kale, nuts, fruit, and other vegetables, this brown and wild rice salad is perfect for summer gatherings.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 220 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1 cup orange juice
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ cup chopped red bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons chopped celery
• ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1 lemon, zested
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil, or to taste
• ½ cup toasted pine nuts
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, or to taste
• ⅓ cup agave nectar
• 1 ½ cups brown and wild rice mix
• ¼ cup halved seedless red grapes
• 1 ½ cups chopped kale leaves

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring brown and wild rice blend, water, orange juice, and salt to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, 30 to 45 minutes. Drain excess liquid, fluff rice with a fork, and cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes more. Remove from heat and let cool, 20 to 30 minutes.

Step 2

Combine agave nectar, olive oil, and apple cider vinegar in a small bowl for the dressing.

Step 3

Add dressing, kale, bell pepper, pine nuts, grapes, celery, parsley, basil, and lemon zest to the cooled rice and mix well. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.