This Wild Rice and Feta Salad is a fabulous side dish recipe that is crunchy, creamy and versatile enough to match any menu.
A salad that is anything but boring with a combination of basmati and wild rice, tossed with chickpeas, dried cranberries, red onions and crushed garlic seasoned with a drizzle of olive oil and lemon juice and crumbles of feta cheese sprinkled over the top. It’s sweet and salt, crunchy and creamy and everything one would want from a salad.
To make Wild Rice and Feta Salad, you will need the following ingredients:
Rinse the rice and cook according to the package instructions, adding the chickpeas during the final 4 mins.
Drain rice and chickpeas from the water and allow to cool a little.
Add the cranberries and onion and mix through.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the garlic, olive oil, lemon juice together until well combined. Toss with the rice and chickpeas to coat.
Portion the rice and chickpeas piles over 4 serving plates, evenly, and crumble the feta cheese over then garnish with sprinkles of parsley. Enjoy warm or cold.
A wonderful side dish of Wild Rice and Feta Salad that will compliment any menu you choose. Pair it with meat, poultry or fish, it’s simple in flavor and will enhance the protein on your plate. Try it and let us know what you think. Tag #cookmerecipes in your own social media posts.
Superb salad, made it for a BBQ, loved it!
Delicious, simply amazing!
Yum! Made this for a family BBQ, everyone loved it!
Delicious!
Delicious
This salad is lit! Perfect for summer BBQs. Love it!
Deliciously simple salad!
I made this Wild Rice and Feta Salad for a family dinner and it was a big hit. The kids loved the cranberries, and my husband couldn't get enough of the feta. Such a great combination of flavors and textures. I'll be making it again for sure!
Delicioso y nutritivo!
I made this salad for a family picnic, and it was a real hit. The kids loved the sweet cranberries, and it was so easy to prepare.
Loved making this salad last weekend for friends gathering.
Simply delicious salad!
Totally loved this Wild Rice and Feta Salad! My fam devoured it during our Sunday BBQ. It was super easy to whip up and packed with flavors. The crunch from the onions and sweetness of cranberries rocked it for sure
Absolutely delicious salad!
Quickly, healthy and delicious salad!
