Wild Rice Salad with Edamame, Walnuts, and Red Grapes

• 1 (8.8 oz.) package of microwavable wild blend rice
• ¾ cup frozen shelled edamame
• ½ cup quartered red grapes
• 2 tablespoons chopped toasted walnuts
• 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
• 1 green onion, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ½ teaspoon honey
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• ⅛ teaspoon pepper

• Cook rice and edamame according to package directions.
• Combine rice, edamame, cranberries, pecans, celery, and green onion in a large bowl.
• Whisk together orange juice, vinegar, oil, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Pour dressing over rice mixture, tossing to coat. Divide into three equal servings.

• 270 calories
• 11 grams or 0.4 oz. total fat
• 1 gram or 0.04 oz. saturated fat
• 7 grams or 0.25 oz. protein
• 37 grams or 1.3 oz. carbohydrate
• 2 grams or 0.07 oz. fiber
• 370 mg sodium

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