Brown and Wild Rice Salad with Grapes and Kale

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Fresh, summery recipe I make when my kale is growing, which is generally around 6 to 8 months of the year.

Submitted by Missy
Published on July 24, 2020
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 10 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 ½ cups brown and wild rice mix

  • 2 cups water

  • 1 cup orange juice

  • ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste

Dressing:

  • ⅓ cup agave nectar

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

Salad:

  • 1 ½ cups chopped kale leaves

  • ½ cup chopped red bell pepper

  • ½ cup toasted pine nuts

  • ¼ cup halved seedless red grapes

  • 2 tablespoons chopped celery

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, or to taste

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil, or to taste

  • 1 lemon, zested

Directions

  1. Bring brown and wild rice blend, water, orange juice, and salt to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, 30 to 45 minutes. Drain excess liquid, fluff rice with a fork, and cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes more. Remove from heat and let cool, 20 to 30 minutes.

  2. Combine agave nectar, olive oil, and apple cider vinegar in a small bowl for the dressing.

  3. Add dressing, kale, bell pepper, pine nuts, grapes, celery, parsley, basil, and lemon zest to the cooled rice and mix well. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

Cook's Note:

Substitute pecans or almonds for the pine nuts if preferred.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

220 Calories
10g Fat
32g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 220
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Sodium 398mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 32g 11%
Dietary Fiber 2g 9%
Total Sugars 15g
Protein 4g 9%
Vitamin C 47mg 52%
Calcium 32mg 2%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 223mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.