Ok this is absolutely delicious... So versatile. Pinch of Yum has many suggestions for substitutes for the fruit, greens or nuts. Below is my version. This side dish is unique and could easily be turned into a main dish with the addition of chicken. I will be making this dish again and again! I did double the recipe; for 8 lucky people.
Ingredients for the lemon dressing:
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- juice of one lemon
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- dijon mustard to taste (I used 1 tablespoon)
- honey to taste (I used 2 tablespoons)
- salt and pepper to taste (be generous with this)
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh spinach
- 2 cups cooked wild rice blend (I used Lundberg)
- 1/2 cup roasted cashew pieces
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup red onion, chopped (I roasted a bit; 400-degrees for about 5 minutes)
- 1 Granny Smith apple, grated
Directions:
Combine the dijon, honey, orange juice, lemon juice, salt and pepper (generous). Add the olive oil slowly and emulsify. I used my Wonder Whisk. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Toss the salad ingredients together when ready to serve and drizzle with dressing.
