Wild Rice Apple Pecan Salad is a great Thanksgiving Day side dish recipe. A cozy blend of rice, apples, pecans, and dried cherries make this dish delicious!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time45 minutesmins
Total Time55 minutesmins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apples, salad, wild rice
Servings: 10
Author: Damaris
Ingredients
1 1/2cupwild rice blend
2 1/2cupschicken broth
1tspblack pepper
2tspsalt
3tbspolive oil
1mediumonion, chopped
3clovesgarlic, minced
1tsprosemary, fresh or ground
3tbspparsley, fresh or dried
3smallgranny smith apples, chopped
1/2cupdried cherries
1/2cuppecan halves or pieces
Instructions
Combine the wild rice, chicken broth, salt, and pepper in a pot. Cook according to the rice package directions
While rice is cooking add olive oil to a saute pan along with the chopped apples and onion. Cook for about 8-10 minutes or until onions are translucent and apples are crisp-tender. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute.
Add the cooked rice to the pan along with the herbs, pecans, and dried cherries. Stir until everything is combined. Taste test and adjust seasonings according to taste.