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.
Quickly, healthy and delicious salad!
