Wild Rice & Pine Nut Salad

By bossenga

Looking for a tasty and healthy side dish? Give this simple winning side dish recipe a recipe a try, features wild rice, pine nuts, tarragon, a splash of lemon juice and a lil salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!

Ingredients

• 2 cups wild and long-grain rice blend (discard spice packet, if included)
• 1/2 cup pine nuts
• 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh tarragon, chopped
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Cook the rice according to the package directions. Spread the rice on a rimmed baking sheet or large plate and refrigerate until cool.

Meanwhile, heat oven to 350°F. Spread the pine nuts on a rimmed baking sheet and toast, tossing occasionally, until golden, 6 to 8 minutes; let cool.

Place the rice in a large bowl and fold in the pine nuts, parsley, tarragon, oil, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.