Melba's Jammin' wrote on 12 Aug 2006 in rec.food.cooking

> Taste of Dorset Wild Rice Salad
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> Recipe By: rec.food.cooking post by Barb Schaller, 8-12-06
> Serving Size: 6
> Preparation Time: 0:00
> Categories: Salads
>

I had this once at a gathering...The recipe(s) is from Southern
living...Not sure if the maker stuck to the recipe though.

Wild Rice Salad with Spicy Lime Vinaigrette



1/2 cup uncooked wild rice
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 green onions, chopped
1 orange, peeled and sectioned
1 cup angel hair slaw mix
4 pecan halves, chopped and toasted
1/4 cup (1 ounce) shredded smoked mozzarella or smoked Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried mint
Spicy Lime Vinaigrette

Cook rice with salt according to package directions, omitting fat. Cool.

Combine rice, green onions, and next 5 ingredients. Add 4 tablespoons
Spicy Lime Vinaigrette, tossing gently to coat.

Note: Recipe may be prepared a day in advance.


Yield: 2 cups (serving size: 1 cup)

Spicy Lime Vinaigrette

Use remaining vinaigrette over salad greens or drizzled over fish.

This recipe goes with Wild Rice Salad with Spicy Lime Vinaigrette



3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/3 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chipotle in adobo sauce (optional)

Process first 6 ingredients and chipotle in adobo sauce, if desired, in a
blender until blended.

Yield: 1 cup


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