Wild Rice Dressingstuffing With Roasted Grapes And Walnuts Recipes

WILD RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook rice according to package directions. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper. Stir in rice, turkey, onion and grapes until evenly coated with dressing. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
• Before serving, sprinkle slivered almonds over the top of the salad.

WILD RICE DRESSING/STUFFING WITH ROASTED GRAPES AND WALNUTS

Steps:

• Melt butter in a heavy large saucepan over medium heat.
• Add shallots and celery and cook until soft, stirring frequently, about 8 minutes.
• Add wild rice, 4 1/2 cups of broth, thyme, and the salt and bring to a simmer; cover, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until rice is tender but firm, adding more broth by 1/4 cupfuls if dry, about 40 minutes longer.
• This can be made a day ahead. Cool slightly; cover and chill.
• Rewarm over medium-low heat before using, adding more broth by 1/4 cupfuls if necessary.
• Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Place grapes on rimmed baking sheet/pan and drizzle with oil; toss and roast grapes until they begin to wrinkle, about 15 minutes.
• Transfer to a bowl and toss with the balsamic vinegar.
• This part can be made up until 4 hours ahead and let stand at room temperature.
• Add the grapes and any juices, the walnuts, and orange peel to the rice; toss well.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.

WILD RICE WITH GRAPES

Steps:

• Toast almonds in 1 T butter in saucepan.
• Remove almonds and set aside.
• Melt remaining butter in pan and add onion. Cook until tender.
• Add broth, water, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir in rice and return to a boil.
• Lower heat and simmer, covered, 1 hour until rice is tender.
• Drain off and extra broth. Stir in grapes and almonds.

NUTTY WILD RICE SALAD WITH KIWIFRUIT AND RED GRAPES

Steps:

• Place broth in a medium saucepan, and bring to a boil. Add rice, reduce heat to low, and simmer, covered, for 45 minutes, or until tender. Drain excess liquid, cover and let cool.
• Whisk together lemon juice, oil, and honey in a small bowl until honey is dissolved. Season with salt and pepper.
• Place cooled rice in a salad bowl, along with kiwi, red grapes and pecans. Add dressing, and gently toss.