Vibrant Wild Rice and Edamame Salad

Ingredients

Wild rice

1 cup

Water

3 cups

Edamame

1 cup, shelled

Red bell pepper

1, diced

Green onions

3, sliced

Olive oil

1/4 cup

Lemon juice

2 tablespoons

Dijon mustard

1 tablespoon

Salt

1/2 teaspoon

Black pepper

1/4 teaspoon

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the wild rice and water. Bring to a boil over high heat.
2. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let simmer for approximately 45 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the water. Remove from heat and let sit covered for an additional 10 minutes.
3. While the rice is cooking, prepare the edamame according to package instructions. If using frozen edamame, simply boil for 3-5 minutes until tender, then drain and set aside.
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked wild rice, shelled edamame, diced red bell pepper, and sliced green onions.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined, creating a zesty vinaigrette.
6. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad, tossing gently to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
7. For best flavor, let the salad sit for at least 30 minutes before serving, either chilled or at room temperature. This resting time allows the flavors to meld beautifully.