Midwestern Minestrone Salad

Roxanne Chan, Albany, CA
2017 wild rice recipe contest finalist

3 cups cooked wild rice
1 lb sirloin steak, grilled, cut into thin strips
1 can (7 oz) Green Giant® Whole Golden Corn Niblets, drained
1 can (15 oz) Green Giant® Mixed Vegetable Blend, drained
1 large tomato, seeded and chopped
¼ cup each: chopped red onion and snipped parsley
½ cup Crystal Farms® Finely Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Dressing (whisk together; chill):
¼ cup each: canola oil and red wine vinegar
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp lemon zest
½ tsp each: salt and ground black pepper

In large bowl, combine ingredients. Add dressing; toss.

Recipe compliments of the Minnesota Cultivated Wild Rice Council