Crunchy Wild Rice and Fig Salad is a great addition to any fall gathering.
Crunchy Wild Rice and Fig Salad
Serves: 6 to 8
Ingredients
- 1(6-ounce) package long-grain and wild rice mix*
- ¼ cup Fig Preserves (recipe precedes)
- 3tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 8 ounces cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 1 cup diced fresh Black Mission figs
- 1 cup chopped toasted pecans
- 1 (5-ounce) package baby spinach
Instructions
- Cook rice according to package directions, reserving seasoning mix for another use. Let cool until slightly warm.
- In a large bowl, whisk together Fig Preserves, vinegar, oil, salt, and mustard. Stir in rice, tomatoes, figs, and pecans until well combined. Stir in spinach, and serve immediately.
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