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Wild Rice with Smoked Fish and Snap Peas

This vibrant wild rice with smoked fish and snap peas provides a sophisticated twist on a classic grain salad. The earthy, nutty flavour of the wild rice pairs beautifully with the rich, savoury notes of the hot-smoked salmon or trout, while the sugar snap peas add a refreshing crunch. It is a wonderfully textured high-protein dish that feels both indulgent and nourishing, making it an excellent choice for a transitional seasonal meal.

Ideal for a light dinner or a substantial prep-ahead lunch, this recipe is packed with healthy omega-3 fatty acids and fresh herbs. The sharp mustard and dill dressing cuts through the richness of the fish and hard-boiled eggs perfectly. Serve it slightly warm to appreciate the full aroma of the dill, or at room temperature for a relaxed buffet-style spread.

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Ingredients for Wild Rice with Smoked Fish and Snap Peas

  • 2 3/4 teaspoons salt

  • 400g wild rice (350g )

  • 450g sugar snap peas, trimmed

  • 45ml cider vinegar

  • 3 tablespoons coarse-grain mustard

  • 2 1/2 teaspoons sugar

  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil

  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh dill

  • 230g hot-smoked salmon or smoked trout, skin discarded and fish flaked into 1/2-inch-wide pieces

  • 4 spring onions, thinly sliced crosswise (about 240ml )

  • 6 hard-boiled large eggs, quartered lengthwise

How to make Wild Rice with Smoked Fish and Snap Peas

Bring 3.8L water and 2 teaspoons salt to a boil in a 5-quart pot. Add wild rice and simmer, partially covered, until rice is tender and grains are split open, 1 to 1 1/4 hours. Drain rice well in a large sieve or colander.

Meanwhile, cook snap peas in a 4-quart saucepan of salted boiling water until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes, then transfer with a slotted spoon to a bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking. Drain peas, then pat dry between paper towels and cut each pod diagonally in half.

Whisk together vinegar, mustard, sugar, and remaining 3/4 teaspoons salt in a bowl, then add oil in a slow stream, whisking until combined well. Whisk in dill.

Combine peas, salmon, spring onions, and eggs with warm rice in a large bowl. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

Article history

The information on this page is peer reviewed by qualified clinicians.

  • 17 Jan 2026 | Originally published

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    UK recipe editors

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    UK recipe editors
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