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Title: Wild Rice and Artichoke Salad
Categories: Vegetarian Vegan Salad Main
Yield: 4 Servings

3/4cWild rice
3/4cBrown rice
3c; water
1tbOil
1/2tsSalt
6ozJar marinated artichoke hearts; drained; halved
1 Red pepper (sweet); cored and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1mdCarrot; very thinly sliced ----dressing-----
2/3cOlive oil
3tbRed wine vinegar
1tsDijon-style mustard
1 Garlic clove; minced
1/2tsPoultry seasoning
1tsThyme
1/4tsBasil
1/4tsOregano
1/2tsSalt
  Pepper to taste
1smHead leaf lettuce; washed dried; and torn into bite- size pi

Rinse the wild rice in a strainer under cold running water. Put in a medium size-bowl and pour on boiling water to cover. Let soak for 30 minutes, then drain thoroughly.

Rinse the brown rice in a strainer and put in a medium-size saucepan along with the drained wild rice, 3 cups of water, oil and salt. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer andcook until all of theliquid is absorbed, about 45 minutes. Do not stir rice at any time. When done, put in a large bowl and chill until very cold, about 2 hours.

When the rice is cold add the artichoke, pepper, scallions adn carrot, and toss well.

To make the marinade combine all of the dressing ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake vigorously. Pour over the salad andtoss well. Chil for 2 hours or up to 24 hours. To serve, arrange equal portions of letuce on 4 large plates and mound on the rice salad.

Source: Vegetarian Pleasures by Jeanne Lemlin/MM by DEEANNE

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