This sweet and nutty fig wild rice salad is an excellent addition to the holiday table.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time45 minutesmins
Total Time55 minutesmins
Servings: 6servings
Ingredients
1/2dry wild rice
5ouncesbaby arugula
1 1/2cupsliced dried golden figs
3/4cupcrumbled goat cheese
1/2cupslivered almonds
For the vinaigrette
1/4cuporange juice
2tablespoonsbalsamic vinegar
1clovegarlicminced
1/4cupolive oil
Salt and pepperto taste
Instructions
Cook wild rice according to package directions. Drain any excess water and let cool slightly.
In a large bowl, combine wild rice and arugula. The arugula will wilt slightly from the rice. Add dried figs, goat cheese, and slivered almonds and toss to combine.
To make the vinaigrette, whisk together orange juice, balsamic, garlic, olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste. (You can also combine in a mason jar, cap it, and shake to combine.)
Pour dressing over salad just before serving, keeping extra dressing on the side.