Shaved Brussels Sprouts and Wild Rice Salad with White Wine Maple Vinaigrette
Made with wild rice, shaved brussels sprouts, sweet dried cranberries, crunchy pecans, salted pepitas, and parmesan. Top it off with the most flavorful, creamy 5-minute White Wine Maple Vinaigrette. You're sure to make this delicious salad again and again!
Servings 8 servings
Ingredients
Maple Vinaigrette
- 7 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup Holland House Organic White Wine Vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme
- a pinch of salt + pepper
- 2 tbsp honey mustard
For the Salad
- 18 ounces shaved brussels sprouts See note
- 1/2 cup wild rice use any variety you enjoy
- 3 tbsp Holland House White Cooking Wine
- 2/3 cup salted pepitas
- 2/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup pecans, roughly chopped
- 2/3 cup shaved parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Make the Dressing: Remove the thyme leaves from the stems as best you can/ Add all dressing ingredients to a food processor or immersion blender, and pulse until everything is well combined and creamy. If you don't have either of these appliances, finely chop the thyme by hand, then add it and the rest of the ingredients to a jar. With the lid tightly sealed, shake well until everything is combined.
- Cook the Wild Rice: Cook the wild rice according to package directions, substituting 1/3 of the quantity of cooking water listed for Holland House White Cooking Wine. In my case, I needed 10 tablespoons of water, so I used roughly 3 tablespoons of the White Cooking Wine, and 7 tablespoons of water.
- Assemble the Salad: Add the brussels sprouts to your salad bowl, then add the rest of the ingredients. Toss with the dressing when ready to serve.
- Serve + Store: Serve immediately! Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days. Store leftover dressing in a jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
- Make-Ahead Tips: I don't recommend making the salad ahead, to keep everything nice and fresh, but you can make the dressing 2-3 days ahead and store it in the fridge in a jar. Shake before using.
Notes
Brussels Sprouts: Buy these pre-shaved to make your life LOTS easier!
Where to find Holland House's White Cooking Wine: Holland House cooking wines and organic vinegars are available nationwide at Walmart, Albertsons Safeway, Shop Rite, Hy-Vee, Food Lion, Hannaford, and Kroger stores. Use their store locator, found here, to find their products near you. And, follow Holland House on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest for more recipe inspo!