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Wild Rice, Farro, and Tangerine Salad

Wild Rice, Farro, and Tangerine Salad for a Zesty Boost

This Wild Rice, Farro, and Tangerine Salad offers a refreshing twist to meal prep, packed with vibrant flavors and nutritious ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Best Recipe Ideas
Cuisine: Healthy
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Grains
  • 1 cup Wild Rice Can substitute with brown rice
  • 1 cup Farro Quinoa is a gluten-free option
For the Citrus
  • 4-5 Tangerines Can swap with oranges or grapefruit
For the Dressing
  • ¼ cup Olive Oil Avocado oil can be used as an alternative
  • 1 tbsp Honey Agave nectar for vegan option
  • to taste Salt Sea salt suggested
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Pots
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • airtight container

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Rinse the wild rice and farro under cold water to remove impurities. Boil 4 cups of salted water for each grain.
  2. Cook wild rice for 40-45 minutes and farro for 25-30 minutes until tender. Drain and cool on baking sheets.
  3. Peel tangerines, separating the segments and discarding seeds. Reserve juices for dressing.
  4. In a large bowl, combine cooled wild rice and farro. Gently mix in tangerine segments.
  5. Whisk together olive oil and reserved tangerine juice. Mix in honey, salt, and pepper to create dressing.
  6. Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently. Allow to rest at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 8gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Dress before serving for best quality.

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