Christmas Wild Rice Salad with Caramelized Pecan Nuts and Cranberry Dressing

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. Place the rice in a saucepan with vegetable stock and cook according to package directions.

3. While the rice is cooking, start preparing the dressing by combining all the above mentioned ingredients. Once the rice stops cooking, drain it and toss it in the dressing mixture while the rice is still warm.

4. Once the oven is at temperature, place the pecans on a baking tray and bake them in the oven for five to 10 minutes.

5. While the pecans are baking, mix the butter, icing sugar and salt. Toss the hot pecans into the mixture and stir every few minutes until the pecans cool.

6. To serve the salad, toss it with the blanched broccoli and beans and top with your caramelized pecans. If they are in season, you can cut some seedless grapes in half and place them on top.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

When you think of Christmas dinner, your primary focus may be the main dishes. However, the right side dish can enhance the overall dining experience. Regardless of what you’re serving this holiday season, this unconventional but completely delicious salad is a great choice to ensure your holiday is merry and bright.

At Pecan Nation, we are proud to offer a crop-to-ship process in which we ensure your pecans are delectable from the growing stage to shipping them to your door. In addition to traditional pecan flavors such as Natural and Roasted & Salted we also offer unique flavors such as Cinnamon and Maple so that you can add a unique touch to this rice salad with pecans and cranberries. Explore our selection of delicious sweet and savory pecan varieties to enhance your next dish today!