Fruit and Nut Salad

This Fruit and Nut Salad has a really great texture with tons of delicious flavors. It features dried fruit and toasted nuts, mixed with whole grains and a lovely, fresh dressing. It is the perfect summer salad.

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
½ cup dried fruit * We use ¼ cup each dried cranberries and dried blueberries
⅓ cup chopped pecans
⅓ cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup finely chopped chives
¼ cup finely chopped celery
¼ cup finely chopped white onion

For the dressing

4 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp vinegar
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 clove garlic *minced
1 tsp mustard
1 tsp coconut sugar
¼ tsp sea salt
a few grinds of black pepper

Instructions

Start by cooking the brown rice. Use the package instructions or our method linked in the post.
Meanwhile, in a small jar, add all of the dressing ingredients, shake, and set aside.
Stir together the remaining ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
Once the rice is cooked, drain it and rinse it well with cold water.
Stir the rice with the mixture in the bowl. Shake the dressing again and pour over the rice mixture.
Stir really well and serve.

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Notes

To Store: This salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Give it a good stir before eating.

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