Cranberry Wild Rice Salad

Ingredients

• 4 cups wild rice, cooked (follow package instructions)
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
• 1 apple, peeled,cored and diced (preferably a tart variety, such as Granny Smith)
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• salt and pepper
• 1/2 cup dried apricot (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients.

2. 2

   Season with salt and pepper, and refrigerate until ready to serve.