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    Home » Recipes » Salad » Minnesota Wild Rice Salad

    Minnesota Wild Rice Salad

    Published: Aug 30, 2012 · Modified: Apr 30, 2020 by Tonia Larson

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    wild rice salad
    There is a deli in the Twin Cities that used to make a Minnesota Wild Rice Salad but for some reason they no longer do. I loved that salad and sometimes crave it! So, I made my own version by combining what I remember being in that deli’s salad with a different wild rice salad recipe that I got from my sister-in-law. The recipe from my sister-in-law is from a different deli that went out of businesses. My sister-in-law’s dad visited the deli often and always got the wild rice salad. So, when he found out they were closing he asked for the recipe which they gave to him.
     
    wild rice salad ingredients
    To make the salad, I used tarragon, romaine lettuce, turkey, wild rice, mayo, lemon juice, Craisins, cashews, cucumber and green onion.
     
    wild rice salad ingredients in bowl
    I cut up the lettuce, turkey, onion and cucumber and topped it with wild rice. The amounts of each don’t really matter…so if you love green onion, go wild!
    dressing in bowl
    For the dressing, I mixed together 1/4 cup mayo, a 2 teaspoons of lemon juice and 2 heaping teaspoons of tarragon. Again, the amounts don’t really matter…add more or less depending on what you like.
    dressing on salad
    Put the dressing on top of the salad and mix well with tongs.
     
    wild rice salad in bowl
    Top with Craisins and cashews. I had to convince Vanessa to try the salad because she was unsure about the green onion and the Craisins. She told me she would just leave some parts out and I told her that you have to keep all of the ingredients in it or it just wouldn’t taste the same. Once she tried it she had to agree that it was delicious and even wanted seconds.
     

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    About Tonia Larson

    Hi! I’m Tonia, the owner and recipe creator at The Gunny Sack, where I’ve shared easy recipes for busy people for 12+ years! My family-friendly meals, easy side dishes, and delicious desserts include mouthwatering photos, dynamic videos, and step-by-step instructions to help you cook at home.

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    Comments

    1. A says

      September 8, 2012 at 9:46 pm

      Thank you for sharing! This sounds very yummy! What brand of wild rice did you use?

      Reply
      • Tonia L says

        September 9, 2012 at 2:12 am

        I used Archer Farms brand from Target but often I use canned Canoe Wild Rice.

        Reply
    2. Cranberry Morning says

      September 3, 2012 at 12:34 pm

      Thanks. I can’t wait to make this. I pinned it, and was tempted to call it ‘Wisconsin Wild Rice Salad,’ but didn’t. 😉

      Reply
    3. Randi~Dukes and Duchesses says

      September 2, 2012 at 1:21 am

      Yum! That sounds delicious … I can’t wait to try it!

      Reply
    4. Lyuba @ Will Cook For Smiles says

      September 1, 2012 at 12:58 pm

      This sounds so good! And I have everything to make it for lunch today 🙂

      Reply
    5. Stephanie @ henry happened says

      August 31, 2012 at 7:15 pm

      My favorite salad in the world is a black bean salad with rice – I swear I could eat it everyday! Gotta try this wild rice version!

      Reply
    6. Anne @ Domesblissity says

      August 31, 2012 at 10:56 am

      That looks delicious Tonia! Gonna give that a try.Anne xx

      Reply
    7. Devon Riesenberg says

      August 31, 2012 at 4:58 am

      Looks great! I’ve never heard of a wild rice salad! Is it a Midwest thing? The dressing sounds amazing. I adore lemon and tarragon 🙂

      Reply
    8. Jennifer @ Delightfully Noted says

      August 30, 2012 at 9:04 pm

      I don’t think I have ever had rice in salad before. This look scrumptious. Pinning because I definately want to give this a try!

      Reply
    9. Jessica@AKitchenAddiction says

      August 30, 2012 at 3:10 pm

      This sounds fantastic! I love wild rice!

      Reply

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