Name: Green Bean and Wild Rice Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 12 servings, 1/2 cup each
Ingredients: 1/2 cup KRAFT Italian Vinaigrette Dressing, divided; 1/2 lb. fresh cremini mushrooms, sliced; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 lb. fresh green beans, trimmed, cut in half; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 pkg. (4 oz.) wild rice, cooked; 1/2 cup dried cranberries; 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted; 1 pkg. (4 oz.) goat cheese, crumbled

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25 Min(s)

10 Min(s) Prep

15 Min(s) Cook

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Green Bean and Wild Rice Salad is not your typical side dish. Combining veggies, berries, cheese and rice with a tangy vinaigrette, Green Bean and Wild Rice Salad is so good it could be served all by itself and still make quite the impression.

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12 servings

Original recipe yields 12 servings

1/2 cup KRAFT Italian Vinaigrette Dressing, divided

1/2 lb. fresh cremini mushrooms, sliced

1 small onion, chopped

1 lb. fresh green beans, trimmed, cut in half

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 pkg. (4 oz.) wild rice, cooked

1/2 cup dried cranberries

1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted

1 pkg. (4 oz.) goat cheese, crumbled

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Let's Make It

Heat 2 Tbsp. dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add mushrooms and onions; cook 6 min. or until mushrooms are tender and liquid is cooked off, stirring frequently.

Add 2 Tbsp. of the remaining dressing to skillet along with the beans and garlic; cook and stir 6 min. Add rice, mix lightly. Cook 3 to 4 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.

Stir in remaining dressing. Add cranberries and nuts; mix lightly. Top with cheese.

Kitchen Tips

Tip 1

Make Ahead

This flavorful salad can be prepared ahead of time. Refrigerate up to 24 hours before serving.

Tip 2

Substitute

Not a fan of goat cheese? Not a problem. This salad is just as delicious when prepared with crumbled feta cheese instead of the goat cheese.

Tip 3

Nutrition Bonus

The blend of flavors and textures in this whole grain vegetable side dish creates a deliciously complex flavor profile. Eating well never tasted so good!

Nutrition

Calories

120

Calories From Fat

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 7g

Saturated Fat 2.5g

13%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 5mg

Sodium 140mg

Total Carbohydrates 13g

Dietary Fiber 3g

11%

Sugars 8g

16%

Protein 4g

Vitamin A

Vitamin C

Calcium

Iron

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

servings

12 servings, 1/2 cup each

* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.