Lori Taylor is the Founder & CEO of The Produce Moms. For ten years she sold fresh produce to over 300 grocery stores throughout the United States, and today she is fully focused on working with the produce supply chain, media, and government to increase fresh produce access & consumption in the US and around the globe.
Wow your guests with this wild rice salad board recipe. It’s got all the classic salad toppings like fresh greens, crisp apples, and creamy goat cheese with hearty wild rice that leaves everyone feeling satisfied and energized. With accessible ingredients and easy prep, you’ll enjoy serving up this nutritious salad board with a twist.
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350℉ and line a high-rimmed baking pan with aluminum foil. Lay each piece of bacon on the cooling rack in a single layer and place the rack inside the baking pan. Bake for 30-40 minutes, depending on the size and thickness of the bacon, until the bacon is crispy. Step 2: When the bacon is done cooking, transfer it to a paper towel-lined plate in a single layer to get rid of the excess grease. When the bacon is cool, use a knife to cut it into bite-size pieces and set aside.
How to Make A Holiday Wild Rice Salad Board
Step 3: After you put the bacon in the oven, heat your chicken broth over high heat in a skillet until it starts to boil. Rinse your wild rice under cool running water to get rid of any starch that’s on the outside. Then, add it to the boiling chicken broth along with the salt. Cover the skillet with a lid and let it simmer for about 55 minutes. Your wild rice is done when it splits and starts to curl. Step 4: Drain the leftover liquid and fluff with a fork.
How to Make A Holiday Wild Rice Salad Board
Step 5: Use a knife to core your apples. Then, cut each face of the apple into thin pieces and put them into a small mixing bowl. Step 6: Add the lemon juice to the mixing bowl with apples and use your hands to quickly coat them to further prevent them from turning brown.
How to Make A Holiday Wild Rice Salad Board
Assemble the Board! Step 1: Place the mixed baby greens in a single layer on your serving plate.
How to Make A Holiday Wild Rice Salad Board
Step 2: Then make rows with each wild rice salad board ingredient. For example: Row 1 — greens, honey-roasted pecans, Envy™ apple slices, pomegranate arils, wild rice Row 2 — Envy™ apple slices, crumbled goat cheese, bacon Step 3: Serve with the honey dijon dressing on the side.
How to Make A Holiday Wild Rice Salad Board