Wild Rice Salad With Figs Rutherford Grill Napa Valley Recipes

SALMON AND WILD RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to gas 6, 200C, fan 180°C Put the salmon on a large piece of foil, drizzle with 1tbsp of oil, a squeeze of lemon and season. Fold up the sides of the foil to make a sealed parcel. Put on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for 20 minutes, until the fish is cooked through.
• Meanwhile, cook the rice following the pack instructions. Drain and leave to cool. Bring a pan of water to the boil, add the beans, and blanch for 3 minutes, then drain and refresh in cold water.
• Make a dressing by mixing together the remaining oil, lemon juice, mustard, and most of the dill, in a jug. Put the rice, beans, and cucumber in a bowl and pour over the dressing. Flake the salmon and toss through the rice, reserving a little extra to serve. Serve topped with the remaining salmon and dill.

WILD RICE SALAD WITH MUSTARD HONEY DRESSING

Steps:

• In large pot of boiling salted water, cover and cook wild rice until tender, about 35 minutes. Drain well and transfer to large bowl. Add apricots, apple, raisins and golden raisins. Set aside.
• Mustard Honey Dressing: In small bowl, whisk together oil, orange juice, vinegar, mustard, honey, salt and pepper. Pour over rice mixture and toss gently. Let cool; cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 4 hours. (Make-ahead: Refrigerate for up to 24 hours.) To serve, add mint and toss to combine.

WILD RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the salad ingredients in a large bowl.
• Mix lightly.
• Combine and whisk together dressing ingredients.
• Salad may be dressed a half hour before serving.
• Chill.