Wild Rice Salad

This Wild Rice Salad is a delicious and nutritious option thats gluten-free and low-carb. Its perfect for making ahead, allowing you to prepare it in advance for a quick and healthy meal. Packed with colorful veggies, flavorful dressing, and hearty wild rice, its a satisfying dish that can be enjoyed as a side or a main course.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup wild rice
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Rinse the wild rice under cold water in a fine-mesh strainer

In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil

Add the rinsed wild rice and reduce heat to low

Cover and simmer for 45-50 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed

Once cooked, remove the rice from heat and let it cool to room temperature

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked wild rice, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and feta cheese

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to create the dressing

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss everything together until well coated

Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to meld

Before serving, give the salad a gentle stir and adjust the seasoning if necessary

Garnish with additional parsley if desired

Enjoy your gluten-free, low-carb Wild Rice Salad