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Nutted Wild Rice Salad

 

Nutted Wild Rice Salad

  • 1 cup raw wild rice
  • 5½ cup water
  • 1 cup pecan halves
  • 1 cup yellow raisins
  • 1 orange (grated rind)
  • 4 green onions (thinly sliced)
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ⅓ cup orange juice
  • 1⅓ tsp salt
  • ground black pepper
  1. Put rice in strainer and run cold water, rinse and repeat

  2. Place rice in a medium-sized heavy saucepan. Add water and bring to a boil. Adjust heat to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered 45 minutes. After 30 minutes check for doneness (not too soft). Place a thin towel (or cheesecloth) in a colander, turn rice into and drain. Transfer rice to bowl.

  3. Add remaining ingredients to the rice and gently toss. Adjust seasonings to taste. Let mixture stand for 2 hours and allow flavors to develop.

  4. Serve at room temperature.

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