Wild Rice and Arugula Salad with Zesty Lemon Dressing
This hearty salad combines the nutty flavor of wild rice with peppery arugula and a zesty lemon dressing. It's a refreshing and satisfying main course or side dish.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Honey - 1 tablespoon
- Olive oil - 1/4 cup
- Lemon - 1, juiced
- Feta cheese - 1/2 cup, crumbled
- Cucumber - 1, diced
- Cherry tomatoes - 1 cup, halved
- Arugula - 4 cups
- Water - 2 cups
- Wild rice - 1 cup
Let's Get Started
- In a saucepan, bring the wild rice and water to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes, or until rice is tender and has absorbed the water.
- While the rice is cooking, prepare the dressing by whisking together the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked wild rice, arugula, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and feta cheese.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Salad
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 45g
- Protein: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Sugar: 5g
