Fruited Wild Rice Salad
Need From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 30 minutes.
Instructions
Combine dressing ingredients; set aside. Cook rice according to package directions; drain if needed and allow to cool. In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice.
Add raisins, grapes, mint, parsley, chives and rice.
Add dressing and toss. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and chill several hours or overnight. Just before serving, add pecans and toss lightly.
Recommended wine: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Gruener Veltliner
Salad can be paired with Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Gruener Veltliner. Sauvignon Blanc and Gruner Veltliner both have herby notes that complement salads with enough acid to match tart vinaigrettes, while a Chardonnay can be a good pick for creamy salad dressings. One wine you could try is Donati Family Vineyards Sisters Forever Un-Oaked Chardonnay. It has 4.4 out of 5 stars and a bottle costs about 16 dollars.
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Donati Family Vineyards Sisters Forever Un-Oaked Chardonnay
Tropical aromas of melon, pineapple, banana, and apricot. Lush mouth feel with crisp acidity on the finish.