
Green Bean and Wild Rice Salad
This refreshing salad combines crisp green beans, nutty wild rice, and a tangy vinaigrette dressing.
Ingredients
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Honey (1 tablespoon)
- Dijon mustard (1 tablespoon)
- Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
- Lemon juice (2 tablespoons)
- Fresh parsley (1/4 cup, chopped)
- Feta cheese (1/2 cup, crumbled)
- Red onion (1/4 cup, thinly sliced)
- Cherry tomatoes (1 cup, halved)
- Wild rice (1 cup, cooked)
- Green beans (1 pound, trimmed and halved)
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 3-4 minutes, until crisp-tender. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked wild rice, blanched green beans, cherry tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese, and fresh parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper to make the vinaigrette dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Dietary Information
Dish Type: Salad • Prep Time: 15 minutes • Cook Time: 30 minutes • Calories: 200 • Fat: 8g • Carbs: 30g • Protein: 6g • Sodium: 300mg • Sugar: 4g