Here is my very best Wild Rice Salad recipe made with oranges, dried cranberries, apricots and avocado. It is a delicious make-ahead side dish for Thanksgiving, Christmas or Hanukkah (or any celebration really!)
Step 1
Place rice in a saucepan. Cover generously with water. Bring to a simmer over high heat. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer, and cook until the rice is just tender but not mushy.
Step 2
Add orange zest and juice to a blender. Scoop ¼ avocado into the blender. Add shallot, oil, vinegar, mustard, honey or agave and salt and puree until smooth.
Step 3
Stir the hot rice with the dressing in a large bowl and let cool to room temperature.
Step 4
Stir in parsley, pecans, cranberries, apricots and the reserved orange segments. Dice the remaining avocado and gently stir into the salad. Serve!