Wild Rice Salad

Ingredients

• 1 cup wild rice
• 4 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup diced yellow bell pepper
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 1/4 cup diced scallion
• 1/4 cup diced celery
• 1/4 cup pistachio nut
• 1/4 cup diced dried apricot
• 1/4 cup raisins or currant
• 1/4 cup cranberries or cherries
• 1 tablespoon toasted salted sunflower seeds
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
• 3/4 cup olive oil
• 1 minced garlic clove
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon honey

Directions

1. 1

   Combine rice, water and salt together in a large pot and bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 50 to 60 minutes.

2. 2

   Drain rice and chill.

3. 3

   Combine the chilled rice with the vegetables, fruit, and nuts.

4. 4

   Whisk vinegar, oil, garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, mustard and honey.

5. 5

   Starting with 1/3 cup of the dressing add to the rice mixture and blend.

6. 6

   Taste and adjust with more or less to suit your personal tastes.