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Corn and Wild Rice Salad with Sunflower Seeds

Here's how you make Corn and Wild Rice Salad with Sunflower Seeds
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 30m
    • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 cup cooked wild rice
  • 1 cup cooked corn kernels (fresh or canned)
  • 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup roasted sunflower seeds (to be added right before serving)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked wild rice, corn kernels, diced red bell pepper, diced red onion, and chopped cilantro.

  • Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.

  • Step 3: Pour the dressing over the rice and vegetable mixture. Toss well to coat all the ingredients evenly.

  • Step 4: Allow the salad to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

  • Step 5: Just before serving, sprinkle the roasted sunflower seeds over the salad and give it a gentle toss to incorporate them.

  • Step 6: Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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