Trail Mix Salad – Vegan & Gluten Free

Trail Mix Salad. Why not spin the popular snack into a full on meal? This Trail Mix Salad is vegan and gluten free and packed with all the things you love about trail mix (minus the chocolate chips of course). Dried fruit and nuts are mixed with whole grains and a lovely, fresh dressing. This is will be your go-to for hikes this spring and summer.

Course Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 511kcal

Author Sharon Rhodes

Ingredients

FOR THE SALAD:
1 cup dry brown rice
1/2 cup dried fruit I used 1/4 cup each dried cranberries & dried blueberries
1/3 cup chopped pecans
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup finely chopped chives
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
FOR THE DRESSING:
2 tbsp. vinegar
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1 clove garlic minced
1 tsp mustard
1 tsp coconut sugar
4 tbsp. olive oil
sea salt & fresh pepper to taste

Instructions

Cook the brown rice. I use --> this method
Meanwhile in a small jar, add all of the dressing ingredients, shake and set aside
Stir together the remaining ingredient in a large mixing bowl
Drain the rice and rinse well with cold water
Stir the rice with the nuts mixture. Shake the dressing again and pour over the rice mixture
Stir really well and serve

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