This tangy Corn-Wild Rice Salad is a nutritious and refreshing dish that combines the flavors of wild rice, sweet corn, juicy tomatoes, and savory onions. Tossed with a zesty Dijon mustard and honey dressing, it's the perfect addition to your summer menu.
Course Rice, Potatoes, and Beans, Salad
Prep Time 30 minutesminutes
Cook Time 30 minutesminutes
Servings 8
Author N. Jay Sorensen, MBA RDN
Ingredients
2cupswater
1cupwild rice
1 ½cupscorn kernels
¾cupchopped tomato
⅓cupchopped red onion
2tablespoonschopped scallions
1tablespoonDijon mustard
1tablespoonhoney
Instructions
In a large saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil.
Stir in 1 cup of wild rice and return to a boil. Cover and simmer for 25 minutes or until the rice is tender.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let it rest, covered, for 10 minutes.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked wild rice, corn, tomato, onion, and scallions. Mix well.
In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard and 1 tablespoon of honey.
Stir the mustard-honey mixture into the rice mixture.
Allow the salad to rest at room temperature for 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- This Corn-Wild Rice Salad is a delicious and healthy addition to your summer menu. It can be served as a light lunch or as a side dish for dinner.- Pair it with grilled meats like chicken, steak, or fish, or serve alongside roasted vegetables or a simple green salad.- The tangy Dijon mustard and honey dressing adds a refreshing kick to the salad.Enjoy your delicious and nutritious Corn-Wild Rice Salad!