Warm Wild Rice Salad with French Onion Yogurt Dip

Warm Wild Rice Salad with French Onion Yogurt Dip

A cozy, textured dish that pairs the earthy, nuttiness of warm grains with the savory, comforting flavor of a classic French onion dip made lighter using a yogurt base

Servings: 4 60 min Side Dishes

Ingredients

  • 3 oz | French Onion Greek Yogurt
  • 1 c | Wild Rice, rinsed & drained
  • 4 each | Golden beets, cooked & diced
  • 3/4 | Pecan Pieces, toasted
  • 1 c | Seedless Grapes, halved
  • 2 1/2 oz | Arugula, rough chopped
  • to taste | Salt & Pepper

Method

  1. In a saucepan, cover the rice with a minimum of 3” water and a pinch of salt; bring to a boil.
  2. Cook for approximately 45 minutes or until the rice is tender.
  3. Once rice is cooked, drain any excess water and place in a mixing bowl.
  4. Combine beets, pecans, grapes and arugula.
  5. Fold in the French Onion Greek Yogurt Dip.
  6. Season to taste and serve.