Peach-Balsamic Wild Rice Salad

A delightful blend of earthy wild rice, juicy peaches, and a tangy balsamic vinaigrette creates this refreshing Peach-Balsamic Wild Rice Salad. Tossed with fresh parsley, crunchy pecans, and crumbled goat cheese, this salad offers a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and nutty flavors. Ideal as a light main dish or a unique side for any gathering!

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Prep Time120 Minutes

Servings4

Ingredients

2 cups wild rice (see note)

4 Tbs extra virgin olive oil, divided

1 peach, peeled and diced (for dressing)

4 Tbs balsamic vinegar

2 Tbs honey

1/2 tsp black pepper

1/4 tsp salt

4 peaches, sliced and grilled

4 green onions, sliced

2 Tbs fresh parsley, finely chopped

1/2 cup pecans, halves and pieces

4 Tbs goat cheese, crumbled

Directions

Cook the rice according to package directions. Toss with 2 tablespoons of oil. Set aside to cool. In a food processor, combine the diced peach, vinegar, honey, pepper and salt. Puree to combine. Pour over the rice. Toss to coat. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
When ready to serve, stir in the grilled peach slices, onions and parsley. Scatter the pecans and cheese over the top.

Note: One cup of uncooked wild rice equals 3 cups of cooked rice.

Nutritional Information

Per Serving:

Calories: 550, Fat: 23 g (4 g Saturated Fat), Cholesterol: 5 mg, Sodium: 190 mg, Carbohydrates: 77 g, Fiber: 8 g, Protein: 14 g.

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Makes 4 servings

2 cups wild rice (see note)

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4 Tbs extra virgin olive oil, divided

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1 peach, peeled and diced (for dressing)

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4 Tbs balsamic vinegar

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2 Tbs honey

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1/2 tsp black pepper

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1/4 tsp salt

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4 peaches, sliced and grilled

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4 green onions, sliced

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2 Tbs fresh parsley, finely chopped

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1/2 cup pecans, halves and pieces

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4 Tbs goat cheese, crumbled

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Nutritional Information

Per Serving:

Calories: 550, Fat: 23 g (4 g Saturated Fat), Cholesterol: 5 mg, Sodium: 190 mg, Carbohydrates: 77 g, Fiber: 8 g, Protein: 14 g.

Directions

Cook the rice according to package directions. Toss with 2 tablespoons of oil. Set aside to cool. In a food processor, combine the diced peach, vinegar, honey, pepper and salt. Puree to combine. Pour over the rice. Toss to coat. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
When ready to serve, stir in the grilled peach slices, onions and parsley. Scatter the pecans and cheese over the top.

Note: One cup of uncooked wild rice equals 3 cups of cooked rice.