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Wild rice salad with mango and cilantro

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Delicious wild rice salad with mango, cilantro, peanuts and a lime-srirachi vinaigrette!Wild rice salad with mango and cilantro | FamilyFoodontheTable.com

I’m a tad bit obsessed with this salad. I can’t decide which part is my favorite: the wild rice blend, the sweet, juicy mango, the crisp red onion, the crunchy peanuts, the fresh cilantro or the slightly spicy, very fresh lime and srirachi vinaigrette.

Wild rice salad with mango and cilantro | FamilyFoodontheTable.com

I can’t decide so I keep eating it, keep eating it, keep eating it to find the answer. Gonna have to make it again so I can unravel the obsession that is this wild rice and mango salad.

Wild rice salad with mango and cilantro | FamilyFoodontheTable.com

This salad goes great with chicken or pork or fish. And in fact, you could sear a flank steak — or cook up a filet mignon — slice it and put it on top of the wild rice-mango-cilantro-peanut mix and drizzle the lime-srirachi vinaigrette over everything for a seriously delicious main dish. (Yes, I’m just trying to find more ways to eat this. You will, too.)

Wild rice salad with mango and cilantro | FamilyFoodontheTable.com

It’s easy to put together, too. While the wild rice is cooking, chop and prep the other ingredients, shake up the vinaigrette and you are ready to go. Added bonus: You can make this earlier in the day, cover and refrigerate and serve it chilled or at room temperature. Perfect for picnics or potlucks. I’d just recommend waiting until you eat it to add the lime-srirachi vinaigrette.

Wild rice salad with mango and cilantro | FamilyFoodontheTable.com

I hope this becomes your new obsession!

Yield: 4 servings

Wild rice salad with mango and cilantro

Wild rice salad with mango and cilantro | FamilyFoodontheTable.com

Wild rice salad with mango, cilantro, peanuts and a lime-srirachi vinaigrette!

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

For the salad:

  • 1 heaping cup wild rice, cooked according to package directions (see notes)
  • 1/2 mango, diced small
  • 1/2 red onion, sliced thin
  • 1/2 cup packed cilantro leaves, chopped
  • 1/2 cup peanuts, chopped
  • 1 jalapeno, finely chopped (seeded and membranes removed, for less heat)

For the lime-srirachi vinaigrette:

  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1-2 teaspoons srirachi sauce (use less for less heat)
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook rice according to package directions. Set aside to cool slightly.
  2. Meanwhile, chop mango, onion, cilantro, peanuts and jalapeno and set aside.
  3. Combine vinaigrette ingredients in a small glass jar or plastic container with a lid. Shake it up very well.
  4. Combine rice with salad ingredients and mix well. Pour vinaigrette over everything and stir to combine.
  5. Serve and devour!

Notes

I use wild rice from a jar, with no seasonings or anything included; just the rice. I brought 1 3/4 cups water to a boil, added a heaping cup of rice, reduced the heat to low, covered the pot and cooked it for 15-18 minutes. Then I turn off the heat, let it stand covered for another 5 minutes and it's ready. If you’re using a box, cook your rice according to the instructions but omit any seasoning packets.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 260Total Fat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 354mgCarbohydrates: 25gFiber: 3gSugar: 9gProtein: 6g
© Kathryn Doherty
Cuisine: American / Category: Healthy Summer Salads
Delicious wild rice salad with mango, cilantro, peanuts and a lime-srirachi vinaigrette!

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Comments

  8. Maggie says

    I always season wild rice with chicken broth, but the lime-sriracha vinaigrette sounds wonderful! The sweet mango adds a great flavor to the carbs and it’s healthy too! Love 🙂

    Reply

  10. Renee says

    I make a very similar “hot bowl” but have never thought of serving it as a salad. Thanks for the great idea!! I’m excited to try your vinaigrette!

    Reply

  11. Nikki Frank-Hamilton says

    This looks so good! I have some fresh, overly ripe, mangos in my frig right now! I am going to pick up these ingredients tomorrow and whip this up, it sounds so delish! Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply

  13. Rccola says

    Made this last night and it was excellent. Used a wild rice and long grain blend as that was all I could find. Added some sliced cherry tomatoes and I can’t wait to make it again.

    Reply

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