Name: Wild Rice and Feta Salad
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Basmati rice 250g; Chickpeas 400g can; Cranberries 100g pack; Red onion 1; Garlic 1 clove; Olive oil 3 tbsp; Lemon juice 2 tbsp; Feta cheese 200g; Parsley 1 handful

Cuisine:

American Recipes

Ingredients

250g Basmati rice
and wild rice
400g can Chickpeas
drained
100g pack Cranberries
dried
1 Red onion
sliced
1 clove Garlic
crushed
3 tbsp Olive oil
2 tbsp Lemon juice
200g Feta cheese
reduced-fat
1 handful Parsley
flat-leaf, roughly chopped

Wild Rice and Feta Salad

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:

So, how to make Wild Rice and Feta Salad?

Steps to make Wild Rice and Feta Salad

1	Cook rice	20
Rinse the rice and cook according to the package instructions, adding the chickpeas during the final 4 mins.
2	Drain	5
Drain rice and chickpeas from the water and allow to cool a little.
3	Add cranberries and onion	2
Add the cranberries and onion and mix through.
4	Prepare salad dressing	3
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the garlic, olive oil, lemon juice together until well combined. Toss with the rice and chickpeas to coat.
5	Serve
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.

Jeff O'connor

Jeff is a 38-year-old bachelor who prefers not to waste his time on salads and light meals. He’s a true carnivore who knows how to enjoy food to the max! Jeff will tell you how to cook rich and filling meals from scratch, bringing some real meaty decadence to your kitchen. His recipes are sure to satisfy every meat lover!

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Wild Rice and Feta Salad

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Cook rice

Drain

Add cranberries and onion

Prepare salad dressing

Serve

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