Wild Pecan® Aromatic Rice is a type of long grain rice. The nutty aroma and flavor are natural to the rice. We use the Wild Pecan® Rice here to make a Waldorf type salad with apples and dried cranberries. This naturally flavored rice makes a great side dish.
Yields
Makes 2 cups/4 servings
Ingredients
1½cups (Rice Cooker) Konriko Wild Pecan® Aromatic Rice*
2¼cups (standard liquid) water
1 shallot, peeled, finely chopped
2teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
½teaspoon kosher salt
¼teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3tablespoons sherry vinegar
3tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2tablespoons vegetable oil
½apple, such as Gala, Braeburn, Pink Lady, cored, cut into ¼-inch dice
½cup dried cranberries or dried tart cherries
1⁄3cup chopped toasted pecans
¼cup chopped red onion
¼cup chopped celery
Nutritional information
Nutritional information per serving (½ cup): Calories 124 (57% from fat) • carb. 13g • pro. 1g • fat 8g • sat. fat 1g • chol. 0mg • sod. 81mg • calc. 6mg • fiber 1g
Instructions
Place rice and water in cooking bowl and insert in Cuisinart® Rice Cooker/Steamer. Turn on and cook until water is absorbed; about 30 minutes. When unit switches to Warm, let stand 5 minutes. Spread on a baking sheet to cool. While rice is cooking and cooling, prepare the vinaigrette. Place the shallot, mustard, salt, pepper and vinegar in a small bowl; stir with a whisk to blend. Add the oils and whisk until emulsified; reserve. When rice is cooled to room temperature, place in a large bowl. Add the diced apple, dried cranberries, chopped pecans, red onion, and celery; stir gently to combine. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat and blend. Serve at room temperature. If not serving immediately, cover and refrigerate. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before serving..* Konriko Wild Pecan® Aromatic Rice can be found in most well-stocked grocery stores. Use two 7-ounce packages for the right amount for this recipe.