Crunchy Wild Rice Salad with Blackberry Dressing

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Ingredients

1/2 cup	Wild rice, dry
2 cup	Water
1/2 cup diced	Celery
1/2 cup	Cucumber (diced)
1/4 cup	Green onion (chopped)
1/4 cup	Blackberries (for dressing)
3 tbsp	Red wine vinegar (for dressing)
1 1/2 tbsp	Canola oil (for dressing)
2 tsp	Granulated sugar (for dressing)
1 dash	Black pepper (for dressing)
1/4 cup	Blackberries (topping)
1/4 cup	Pecans (toasted, for topping)

In a large saucepan, combine rice and water. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer for 60 minutes. Remove from heat with the lid still on and allow to stand for 30 – 60 minutes until desired texture is achieved. Drain and cool.
In a large bowl, combine rice, celery, cucumber, and green onion.
Prepare the dressing: Whisk well or use a blender to combine blackberries, red wine vinegar, canola oil, sugar and pepper.
When ready to serve, in a large bowl or individual plates, place rice mixture on the bottom, sprinkle with blackberries, pecans, and drizzle with dressing.

Blackberries

are an excellent source of antioxidants which are so important for healthy immunity!

Calories 128

Calories from fat 65

Calories from saturated fat 5.4

Total Fat 7.2 g

Saturated Fat 0.6 g

Trans Fat 0.1 g

Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1 g

Monounsaturated Fat 4.1 g

Cholesterol 0

Sodium 14.2 mg

Potassium 152 mg

Total Carbohydrate 14.2 g

Dietary Fiber 2.2 g

Sugars 2.9 g

Protein 2.8 g