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Wild Rice and Pineapple Salad
This wild rice and pineapple salad is an interesting take on the old familiar concept. Wonderful rice with crunchy red onion, and a little vinegar to offset the sweetness of pineapple.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword pineapple, rice, salad
Prep Time 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time 1 hour hour
Total Time 1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes
Servings 8
Calories 388 kcal
For the dressing Whisk together the vinegar, brown sugar, cilantro, and parsley.
While still whisking, slowly add the oil.
Set aside while making the salad.
For the salad Add water to a large pot with a lid. Bring to a boil.
Add the wild rice, stir, cover and let simmer for 15 minutes.
Add the rinsed white rice, cover, and simmer another 20 minutes.
Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes.
Fluff rice and let cool completely.
Gently combine the onion and pineapple in a large bowl.
Add the rice and dressing and stir.
Season with salt and pepper, to taste and serve garnished with more chopped cilantro.
Calories: 388 kcal | Carbohydrates: 34 g | Protein: 3 g | Fat: 28 g | Saturated Fat: 22 g | Sodium: 10 mg | Potassium: 83 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 5 g | Vitamin A: 95 IU | Vitamin C: 2 mg | Calcium: 22 mg | Iron: 1 mg