If you’re under the illusion that salads aren’t going to satisfy your hunger then this wild rice salad is exactly what you need. Not only is it hearty and full of lots of nourishing healthy ingredients, it’s going to fill you up and keep those hunger pangs at bay.
The weather seems to be on the change at the moment, it seems that those long summer days are gone. Instead, they have been replaced with dark, wet rainy days and autumn feels that bit closer – even the leaves have started to fall from the trees in my garden! I’m a massive fan of autumn, but I feel a little cheated out of summer this year.
- 540 g / 3 cups wild rice
- 50 g / 1/2 cup walnuts
- 75 g / 1/2 cup cranberries
- 2 small apples diced
- 2 large handfuls of kale steamed
- salt and pepper
- Feta cheese to garnish.
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or coconut vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp rapeseed oil
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
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Cook the rice as per the packet instructions and allow to cool down so that it's warm once it's cooked.
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In a large bowl, take the rice and mix through all the salad ingredients until evenly distributed.
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Stir together the dressing ingredients and pour over the salad. Season to taste and stir to combine.
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Serve and garnish with feta cheese if preferred.
Funnily enough, this recipe came about because I was trying to use up some open bags of grains that we had in the cupboard before we moved house and it was a wet and cold day. This is such a wholesome and comforting salad that can be served either hot or cold. On a freezing cold day, I think I would prefer this warm and it’s lovely to have a big stash of it in the fridge for the week.
The sweet cranberries, apples and walnuts are such a classic combination that works so well with the earthy dark green kale and nutty wild rice. The salad dressing offers a lovely creaminess and tang that helps to cut through the sweetness and of course the feta cheese just makes all those flavours come to life. I’m just so addicted to feta cheese and throw it on practically anything.
Store this salad in an airtight container in the fridge for healthy budget-friendly lunches for the week ahead. You really can’t go wrong with this one!
Wow, what a real hearty, autumn salad, I like the look of the combinations.
Thank you! I’m so excited that autumn is here.
Now that is my kind of salad, although try as I might I can’t do walnuts.
Thanks Claire, you could change them up for pecans or hazelnuts, or leave them out altogether.
Yes to this! This looks like the perfect fall salad. I am pinning this.
Thank you! Lots of wonderful fall flavours in this salad.
This looks great! I love the idea of apples in a salad. Perfect for the cooler fall weather.
They add a wonderful sweetness don’t they.
Now that looks a tasty salad, love all the different flavours.
Thank you, Zoe!
That looks absolutely delicious – and so healthy! I love a good salad.
Thanks. I do love a good salad too!
I love that this gives a healthy alternative to my cravings! Your included photos are lovely to view as well!
Thanks Juliet!
This sounds delicious! I was always against putting apples in salad for so long, then actually made an amazing one – now I’m a fan!
Oh, they’re great in a salad for sweetness and crunch.
I love Cranberry and Walnut together, a perfect combination!
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They just work don’t they!
This salad sounds perfect for autumn. I really need to try it.
It’s definitely one for autumn!
i need to try more rice salads. this one sounds so lovely and refreshing
It makes them so hearty!
I still find the idea of fruit on a salad really bizaree but it does look really good x
Love the idea of the sweetness in the salad and then the sharp salty flavour of the feta on top. Yum!
Me over here eating my boring salad like ……
Wow this really is the perfect salad for autumn, even the colour is just right. 🙂 I am not a fan of nuts so might leave them out and maybe add some seeds to make up for them, maybe pumpkin seeds, if you think those would work? I really want to try this out next week to get my healthy eating back on track.
Oh yes, pumpkin seeds would add a lovely crunch to replace the nuts. You could make a big batch up to leave in the fridge for some healthy lunches during the week.
Oh this sounds like such a fun salad. I really like those ingredients! I like the idea of making some of this for my boyfriend’s work lunches.
This looks so good! I’m definitely going to try making it next week.
This salad look so delicious and healthy! Can’t wait to try it! I’ve pinned it for my reference!
That looks really good!! What a great fall recipe! Not flavors that I would normally put together!
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That salad looks and sounds really delicious. I must save the recipe for a later date!
This looks so good – I need to make it for myself one day X
OOOH this looks amazing!! Would love to have a go at making this!
I am so in love with adding walnuts to salads. They add a nice creaminess, and some crunch too.
I’m so picky I hardly ever try new things. This does look really good though.
This looks just delightful and definitely something you can make for lunch to have the following day x
Gosh this looks soooooo good! I’m terrible at making fancy/creative salads. I have to try this recipe!
This salad looks delicious, all the flavours I love.
Thanks Nayna, autumn flavours are the best!
woow this recipes looks amazing! I have made an account so I could save the recipe and try it later. Love your blog x
Omg can we say yum?!?! This salad looks absolutely delicious. I just love anything cranberry
Still can’t live without rice. haha. I need to rice this now nit just because of the season but the whole benefits of it.
What a delicious looking recipe I do like wild rice and having a range of recipes for it is great.
I love apples and cranberries in a salad.My parents had a lot of tomatoes in their garden this year and they have been delicious in salads; so fresh tasting.
Thus looks fantastic. I will be making this definitely. Great recipe.
I’ve never had fruit in salad, maybe I should give it a go.
That looks really tasty . Would love to make this for myself
apple. with wild rice, in a salad?? i’ve never ever thought about this before. this seems to be a nice idea. can’t wait to try this out.
have a nice day, Jemma.
The colors are harmonized. Great design for this recipe, Jemma. This salad looks healthy and delicious, now I have one more recipe to put into my cooking list. Thanks for sharing, Jemma.