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Checking off all of our summer dream ingredients: tomatoes, mozzarella, edamame, & lick-the-spoon-delicious avocado-lemon-basil dressing!
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Wild Rice Edamame Salad with Avocado Basil Dressing

Checking off all of our summer dream ingredients: tomatoes, mozzarella, edamame, & lick-the-spoon-delicious avocado-lemon-basil dressing!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 4 as meal, 8 as side
Calories: 220kcal
Author: Mountain Cravings

Ingredients

Wild Rice Edamame Salad

  • 2/3 cup wild rice
  • 1 lb. shelled edamame (mukimame)
  • 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
  • 10 oz. cherry tomatoes halved
  • 8 oz. fresh mozzarella torn into bite-sized pieces

Avocado Basil Dressing

  • 1/2 avocado
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil
  • 2 T. lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup water
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  • Cook wild rice al dente according to package directions.
  • Toss rice with edamame, onion, tomatoes, and mozzarella.
  • Pulse all ingredients for the dressing in a food processor until smooth. Add more water if needed.
  • Drizzle dressing over salad and serve. Keeps in the fridge for up to a day, can be served cold or at room temp.