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Pomegranate Orange Salad
Pomegranate Orange Salad is vegan, gluten free and grain free, with lots of citrusy flavor and crunchy almonds.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 249 kcal
Ingredients
Wild Rice:
- 1 cup wild rice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cups water
- pinch of salt
Salad:
- 1 cup pomegranate arils
- 1 tablespoons orange zest
- 1/3 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup unsalted almonds
- 1 persimmon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon sugar – optional
Instructions
Wild Rice:
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I a medium pot, bring 3 cups of water to a boil, stir in 1 cup uncooked rice, pinch of salt and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 45 minutes or just until kernels puff open. Uncover and fluff with a fork and simmer an additional five minutes. Drain off any excess liquid. Let the rice completely cool before using in the salad.
Salad:
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In a small bowl mix sugar, olive oil, pinch of salt and orange juice until combined.
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In a deep dish mix the rice with the rest of the ingredients (except the persimmon) , pour the orange juice dressing over it and gently stir. Decorate with persimmon slices and serve cold.
Nutrition Facts
Pomegranate Orange Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 249
Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 13mg1%
Potassium 308mg9%
Carbohydrates 40g13%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 40IU1%
Vitamin C 16.6mg20%
Calcium 18mg2%
Iron 0.9mg5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.