WILD RICE SALAD

with bacon and tomatoes

Looking for a unique, flavorful side dish to elevate your weekly menu? This wild rice salad with bacon and tomatoes brings together nutty wild rice, smoky bacon, tender collard greens, and sweet, vine-ripened Dei Fratelli Petite Diced Tomatoes. Simmered in a rich chicken stock infused with bacon grease, onion, and garlic, this hearty bacon wild rice salad delivers an irresistible depth of flavor in every bite. Whether served warm as a satisfying lunch or enjoyed as a colorful summer wild rice salad alongside your favorite grilled meats, it is guaranteed to impress!

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Made with Petite Diced Tomatoes

Add that freshly-picked flavor to your salads, sauces, and soups! These tiny 3/8" pieces pack a punch of fresh, vine-ripened tomato flavor to an array of family meals!

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WILD RICE SALAD

with bacon and tomatoes

These Bacon, Cucumber, and Tomato Finger Sandwiches are a fresh, bite-sized twist on a classic BLT sandwich. Made with crisp cucumber slices, herb cream cheese filling, bacon, and Dei Fratelli Petite Diced Tomatoes, this easy, no-cook appetizer is perfect for brunch, parties, showers, and summer gatherings.

Instead of bread, cucumber rounds create a light and refreshing base for the creamy filling made with cream cheese, mayo, garlic, onion, rosemary, thyme, and bacon. The addition of tomatoes gives these finger sandwiches the familiar BLT-inspired flavor combination in a simple appetizer form.

These easy cucumber appetizers come together in just minutes and are perfect for tea parties, bridal showers, game day snack trays, or warm-weather entertaining. Their fresh flavor and bite-sized presentation make them ideal for sandwich boards and appetizer spreads.

Made with Petite Diced Tomatoes

Add that freshly-picked flavor to your salads, sauces, and soups! These tiny 3/8" pieces pack a punch of fresh, vine-ripened tomato flavor to an array of family meals!

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TYPE OF DISH: One Pot / Pan, Salad, Side Dish

LIFESTYLE CHOICE: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free

COOKING METHOD: Stove Top

SERVINGS: 4 servings

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Ingredients:

1 (14.5 oz.) can Dei Fratelli Petite Diced Tomatoes, drained
0.5 lb. Bacon, chopped
1 Cup Wild Rice
6 Cups Chicken Stock
1 bunch Collard Greens, stem removed and chopped
1 Onion, diced
2 cloves Garlic, minced

Instructions:

In a saucepan, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until cooked through. Transfer the cooked bacon to a plate with a paper towel to cool and absorb grease.
Keep the remaining bacon grease in the pan and add diced onion. Cook onion over medium heat until softened.
Add minced garlic to the pan and sauté for another minute.
Add wild rice to the pan and mix well to coat the rice in the remaining bacon grease.
Add chicken stock and collard greens and bring to a simmer. Allow the Wild Rice Salad to simmer for 1 hour.
After an hour of simmering, add Dei Fratelli Petite Diced Tomatoes and simmer for an additional 30 minutes.
Serve as is for a flavorful and colorful lunch or as a dinner side with grilled chicken, pork tenderloin, or roasted vegetables such as sweet potatoes, carrots, and Brussels sprouts.

Chef's Tip:

What is Wild Rice Salad?

A wild rice salad is a hearty dish featuring nutty, textured wild rice combined with savory proteins, tender greens, aromatics, and vegetables. In this recipe, wild rice is simmered in savory chicken stock and bacon grease, then tossed with crispy bacon, collard greens, and Dei Fratelli Petite Diced Tomatoes for a colorful, nutrient-dense meal or side dish.

What should I serve with Wild Rice Salad?

This flavorful wild rice salad makes an excellent dinner side dish! It pairs beautifully with:

Proteins: Grilled chicken, juicy pork tenderloin, or pan-seared salmon
Vegetables: Roasted sweet potatoes, glazed carrots, or crispy Brussels sprouts

Why should I add tomatoes to a Wild Rice Salad?

Adding Dei Fratelli Petite Diced Tomatoes brings bright acidity and subtle sweetness that balances the rich, smoky flavors of bacon grease and dark leafy collard greens. Simmering the tomatoes into the rice during the last 30 minutes allows the rice to absorb all the rich tomato juices without breaking down.

Can I serve Wild Rice Salad warm or cold?

You can serve this wild rice salad warm right off the stove as a comforting side dish, or chill it in the refrigerator to serve as a refreshing, grain-rich summer wild rice salad.