We have had the mildest winter in Maine that I can ever remember. Even so, I still have big cravings for fruits and vegetables. I created a Baby Kale, wild rice, fruit and veggies salad for our #SundaySupper. This salad can be eaten as a main course or a side salad. It’s so easy putting together a large salad for a group or gathering, just give yourself time to prep and chop the vegetables and fruit. This salad is vegan and gluten free. It would also be great with goat cheese or cheddar cheese and some nuts, keeping it vegetarian. Dress the salad with a delicious citrus vinaigrette before serving.
I need color in my life, and I just love the look of this salad. There are so many different flavors and textures and crunch in this salad. I thought a light citrus vinaigrette would be a perfect match.
Pour dressing over salad and toss. Serve and enjoy!
This salad serves 8.
Winter Kale and Wild Rice Salad #SundaySupper
Winter Kale and Wild Rice Salad #SundaySupper, fresh veggies and fruit plus wild rice tossed in a light citrus viniagrette
Ingredients
- Salad:
- 3 cups cooked wild rice blend, room temperature
- 2 cups baby kale, chopped
- 1 Pink Lady apple, diced
- 1 large orange, peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 2 stalks of celery, diced
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced
- Vinaigrette:
- 1/4 cup shallot, chopped
- 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 3 Tablespoon water
- 2 Tablespoon agave nectar
- 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons. freshly squeezed clementine juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl place all of the ingredients in sections.
- In a small bowl whisk together all of the vinaigrette ingredients.Pour into a a dressing container.
- Cover with plastic wrap and place in refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss together just before serving.
- Serve the salad cold or at room temperature.
This is my first week joining my friends for #SundaySupper. Make sure to check out all of the delicious winter salads being shared today.
#SundaySupper Winter Salads:
- Amish Ham Salad from Cosmopolitan Cornbread
- Arugula, Butternut & White Bean Salad with Maple Vinaigrette from Pook’s Pantry
- Arugula Salad with Maple Vinaigrette from Cooking Chat
- Beet Terrine from Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
- Blood Orange and Salmon Salad with Blood Orange Vinaigrette from La Bella Vita Cucina
- Blood Orange, Beet, and Apple Salad with Goat Cheese and Citrus Honey Vinaigrette from Renee’s Kitchen Adventures
- Blue Cheese and Pear Salad from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Breakfast Salad from Our Good Life
- Brussels Sprouts Salad with White Bean Dressing and Pecan Crisps from Beauty and the Beets
- Chill Chasing Matchstick Vegetable Pasta Salad from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Chopped Salad with Roasted Root Vegetables and Bacon from MyGourmetConnection
- Citrus Salad from A Day in the Life on the Farm
- Cobb Salad from Palatable Pastime
- Colorful Veggie Filled Quinoa with a Ginger-Lemon Dressing from Positively Stacy
- Crunchy Beet & Arugula Salad from The Crumby Cupcake
- Escarole and Roasted Broccoli Salad with Anchovy Dressing from The Texan New Yorker
- Farro Salad with Roasted Squash, Radicchio and Lemon-Tahini Dressing from Caroline’s Cooking
- Grilled Chicken Salad from Real Food Real Deals
- Hot German Hot Noodle Salad from Seduction in the Kitchen
- Kale Salad with Lemony Tahini Dressing from My Life Cookbook
- Lemony Couscous Lentil Salad from Magnolia Days
- Low-Carb Spinach Breakfast Salad from Life Tastes Good
- Mandarin Tossed Salad from Meal Planning Magic
- Orange and Walnut Baby Spinach Salad w/ Quinoa and Citrus Vinaigrette from The Freshman Cook
- Quinoa Salad with Apples, Pecans and Dried Cranberries from The Chef Next Door
- Radicchio Pear Walnut Salad from The Bitter Side of Sweet
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Butternut Squash Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing from Cupcakes and Kale Chips
- Roasted Butternut Squash Pearl Couscous Salad from Mysavoryspoon
- Roasted Savoy Cabbage Slaw with Spicy Bacon Dressing from Food Lust People Love
- Roasted Squash and Cabbage Salad with Crispy Chick Peas from Monica’s Table
- Shredded Beet Salad from Wholistic Woman
- Simple Arugula, Fennel and Leek Salad with Citrus from Simply Healthy Family
- Simple Spinach Cobb Salad With Lardons from And She Cooks
- Spinach Citrus Salad with Grapefruit Vinaigrette from From Gate to Plate
- Warm Balsamic Steak Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing from Momma’s Meals
- Warm Cabbage Salad with Bacon and Goat Cheese from Nik Snacks
- Warm Cauliflower Spinach Salad with Pancetta from Taste and See
- Warm Potato and Broccoli Buffalo Salad from Sweet Mornings
- Warm Potato Salad with Arugula, Bacon and Brown Butter from Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen
- Warm Steak Tomato and Mozzarella Salad from Family Foodie
- Wilted Lettuce Salad from Confessions of a Cooking Diva
- Winter BLT Panzanella Salad from Hardly a Goddess
- Winter Citrus and Endive Salad from An Appealing Plan
- Winter Fruit Salad from Pies and Plots
- Winter Kale and Wild Rice Salad from Moore or Less Cooking
- Winter Salad with Blood Orange Vinaigrette from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Winter Salad with Fennel, Apple, Goat Cheese and Radishes from Delaware Girl Eats
- Winter Squash Quinoa Salad from Kitchen Gidget
Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Wild Rice Salad plus more Winter Salad Recipes #SundaySupper from Sunday Supper Movement
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Sue Lau
Thursday 3rd of March 2016
Love all those fruits with the wild rice!
nettiemoore11
Thursday 3rd of March 2016
Thank you Sue! Nettie
Monica
Tuesday 23rd of February 2016
Love this! This is the perfect lunch salad.
nettiemoore11
Tuesday 23rd of February 2016
Thank you Monica!
reneeskitchenadventures
Tuesday 23rd of February 2016
I love the addition of rice in this salad! Makes it so hearty!
nettiemoore11
Tuesday 23rd of February 2016
Thank you Renee! Nettie
Lorinda-The Rowdy Baker
Monday 22nd of February 2016
What a great combination of ingredients! Mmmm mmmmm. Brightens up a dull month.
nettiemoore11
Tuesday 23rd of February 2016
Thank you Lorinda! Nettie
thatskinnychickcanbake
Sunday 21st of February 2016
I love all the goodies you put in this salad! Deliciousness in every bite!!
nettiemoore11
Sunday 21st of February 2016
Thank you! Fresh and crunchy! Nettie