Wild Rice Salad with Almonds and Raisins

Warm wild rice salad with raisins and almonds

Wild rice salad recipe

Wild rice recipe with tahini, raisins and almonds rich in fibre, gluten-free and vegan. This rice salad can be served warm or cold, and pairs really well with a nice green salad. Furthermore, the wild rice and roasted almonds add a wonderful crunchy texture to this salad.

Wild rice is an annual aquatic plant found naturally in some shallow lakes and rivers in North America. In terms of nutrition, black rice has many benefits: it’s rich in vitamins B and E, minerals, fiber and antioxidants.

Wild rice salad rich in vitamins B and E, minerals, fiber and antioxidants.

Makes about 4 servings

Ingredients

300 ml black wild rice

2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed

2 tablespoons tamari sauce

150 ml dried raisins, soaked in water for 2 hours

175 ml sliced ​​almonds, lightly toasted

2 tablespoons tahini

Juice of 1/2 lemon or 1 lime, with 1 tablespoon of its zest

Olive oil to taste

Pepper and salt for seasoning

Wild rice has the same fiber content as brown rice.

Preparation

1. Cook wild rice according to package directions, or follow these instructions.

2. When the rice is cooked and the water has completely evaporated, add the toasted almonds, tahini, tamari, garlic, lemon juice and a generous drizzle of olive oil.

3. Drain the raisins and add them to the rice. Mix all the ingredients well. Taste and season with pepper and salt to taste.

Serve warm, but this salad is also excellent served cold paired with a nice green salad.

Wild rice salad; can you find the intruder in this food photo?

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This rice salad is even more delicious served with a fresh green salad drizzled with my Wafu dressing!