Cranberry Wild Rice Salad

LuvAutumn — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 14:59:53 GMT

6 1/2 cups water

1/2 cup chicken broth

2 1/2 cups wild rice

1 cup dried cranberries

1 cup golden raisins

1 cup green onions, chopped

3/4 cup pine nuts, toasted

1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped

2 Tbsp grated orange peel

1/2 cup fresh orange juice

1/4 cup cider vinegar

1/2 cup olive oil

salt & pepper to taste

Bring water and broth to a boil in a large saucepan. Add the rice and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and let simmer until slightly firm to bite. ( about 40 minutes, stir occasionally) Drain and transfer the rice to a large boil and allow to cool.

Mix cranberries, raisins, onions, pine nuts, parsley, and orange peel into rice.

Whisk vinegar and the orange juice together. Slowly whisk in the oil.

Add enough of the dressing to rice salad to coat. Season with salt and pepper.

Cover and refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours.

Bring to room temperature before serving.

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