posted by Kitty 06-24-98 2:21 PM
Fruited Wild Rice Salad
Dressing:
1/3 cup orange juice
1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
2 TBS. honey
Salad:
1 cup uncooked wild rice
2 medium apples, chopped
Juice of 1 lemon
1 cup golden raisins
1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
2 TBS. each minced fresh mint, parsley and chives
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup pecan halves
Combine dressing ingredients; set aside. Cook rice according to package directions; drain and set aside to cool.
In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice. Add raisins, grapes, mint, parsley, chives and cooled rice. Add dressing and toss. Season with salt and pepper.
Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight.
Just before serving, add pecans and toss lightly.
8-10 servings