Apple-Wild Rice Salad

Apple-Wild Rice Salad

a great way to use up leftover wild rice

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 25m
Cook Time: 2h
Total Time: 2h 25m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (17 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

230
calories
4g
fat
46g
carbohydrates
5g
protein
0mg
cholesterol
588mg
sodium
Apple-Wild Rice Salad

Recipe Description

I love this Apple-Wild Rice Salad for a light and tasty lunch. If I am serving wild rice for dinner, I always cook extra so that I can use it the following day to make this superb salad. This is a really fresh and fruity salad which combines the  crunchy apple slices, raisins and grapes. 

It’s super simple to make too. I start by tossing the apple slices with orange juice and vinegar. I then add the grapes, raisins, cilantro, oil, and pepper before stirring through the rice. I like to serve my salad with toasted chopped pecans sprinkled on top! 

To make my version of Apple-Wild Rice Salad, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Apple-Wild Rice Salad

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Cook the rice mix

    20 min
    Step 1 - Apple-Wild Rice Salad

    Follow the directions on the packet to cook the rice mix until it is tender. Drain and set to one side.

  2. 2

    Prepare the apple slices

    2 min
    Step 2 - Apple-Wild Rice Salad

    While the rice is cooking mix the apple slices with apple juice and vinegar in a large bowl.

  3. 3

    Assemble the salad

    3 min
    Step 3 - Apple-Wild Rice SaladStep 3 - Apple-Wild Rice Salad

    Add the grapes, raisins, cilantro, oil, and pepper to the apple slices. Mix in the cooked rice once it cools.

  4. 4

    Chill

    2h
    Step 4 - Apple-Wild Rice Salad

    Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for a minimum of two hours.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Step 5 - Apple-Wild Rice Salad

    Serve garnished with optional chopped toasted pecan nuts.

This Apple-Wild Rice Salad is a great recipe when you need to use up leftover rice! Try it out soon and don’t forget to tag #CookMeRecipes in your social posts.

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (17 reviews)
Ursula
January 18, 2025
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I made the Apple-Wild Rice Salad for a family picnic last week. Everyone loved it! It's a great way to use leftover wild rice. The fresh apples and grapes really add a nice touch. I'll definitely make it again for family gatherings!

Vicky
June 30, 2024
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Fresh

Ethan
June 14, 2024
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Great

Uma
April 1, 2024
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OMG, this Apple-Wild Rice Salad is the bomb! I whipped it up for lunch after a busy morning with the kids, and they loved it! So fresh and fruity. I even got my hubby to munch on it! Def making this again for our next picnic!

Claude
October 23, 2023
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I am so thankfull for this Apple-Wild Rice Salad. It reminds me of picnics with my grandmother. We would always add fresh fruit to our salads. The crunchy apples and sweet grapes make it special. It's easy to prepare and a delight for lunch!

Zachary Johnson
October 22, 2023
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Delicious! My kids loved the crunchy apples, and I felt good knowing they were eating healthy. I made it for a picnic, and everyone asked for the recipe. It was a hit!

Nora
October 13, 2023
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I made this salad for a picnic last week, and everyone loved it! The mix of crunch from the apples and sweetness from the grapes was perfect. Thanks for sharing such a delightful recipe!

Paul Smith
October 12, 2023
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a hit! The mix of flavors is just so refreshing, especially with the toasted pecans on top.

Grace
June 5, 2023
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Superb, healthy lunch!

Yvette
August 18, 2022
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Je suis tellement fière de ce salade de riz sauvage aux pommes! C’est une recette si simple, parfaite pour un déjeuner léger. J’adore préparer du riz sauvage pour le dîner et l’utiliser le lendemain. Un vrai délice avec des pommes croquantes!

Yvette
January 24, 2022
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I am so glad I found this Apple-Wild Rice Salad! It's a breeze to whip up and tastes amazing. I usually make extra wild rice for dinner and this salad is a perfect next-day lunch. A fresh twist for sure!

Tina
September 25, 2021
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This Apple-Wild Rice Salad is amazing. I made it using leftover rice from dinner. My family enjoyed the fruity flavors, and it was a hit at lunch. So thankful for this easy recipe.

Carter
January 13, 2021
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Superb salad delight!

Ulysses
October 1, 2020
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Superb!

Lucy
November 21, 2019
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I made this Apple-Wild Rice Salad for a picnic with my family. Everyone loved it! The combination of apples and grapes is simply great. It’s easy to prepare, making it perfect for busy days. Will definitely make it again!

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