Northwoods Wild Rice Salad

Total Time:Prep: 20 min. + chilling Cook: 40 min. + cooling

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Jeanne Holt, Mendota Heights, Minnesota

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Jan. 08, 2023

This is my Minnesota version of a vintage German slaw that’s popular at church suppers. The wild rice has a nutty flavor that pairs perfectly with tangy sauerkraut. —Jeanne Holt, St. Paul, Minnesota

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Northwoods Wild Rice Salad

Yield:8 servings
Prep:20 min
Cook:40 min

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup uncooked wild rice
  • 2 cans (14 ounces each) sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained
  • 1 medium apple, peeled and chopped
  • 3/4 cup chopped celery
  • 3/4 cup shredded carrot (about 1 large carrot)
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
  • dressing:
    • 1/2 cup sugar
    • 1/3 cup cider vinegar
    • 3 tablespoons canola oil
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
    • 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
    • 1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
    • 3/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
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Directions

  1. Cook wild rice according to package directions. Cool completely.
  2. In a large bowl, combine sauerkraut, apple, celery, carrot, onion and cooled rice. In a small bowl, whisk the first 5 dressing ingredients until sugar is dissolved; stir in herbs. Add to sauerkraut mixture; toss to combine.
  3. Refrigerate, covered, at least 4 hours to allow flavors to blend. Stir in walnuts just before serving.
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