Ingredients

  • Compote:
  • 2Tbs. cider vinegar
  • 1/8t dried oregano
  • salt and ground pepper to taste
  • 2T olive oil
  • 1c wild rice
  • 1/2c pearl barley
  • 1/2 thinly sliced scallions
  • 1/4c dried cranberries
  • 1/4 c toasted pecans
  • 1t minced fresh basil

Method

  • Place vinegar, oregano, salt and pepper in a small bowl and whisk together. Slowly add the olive oil in a steady stream and continue whisking until it is incorporated. Set the dressing aside
  • Place wild rice in a saucepan and add 2q salted water. Bring to a boil and turn heat to lo. Simmer, covered,40-45 min or until kernels ouff.
  • Place barley in saucepan and add 1q salted water. bring to boil and turn to lo. simmer 20-25min until tender.
  • Dranin grains together in fine mesh strainer, rinse under warm running water.
  • drain again and transfer while warm tomixing bowl.
  • Add scallions, cranberries and dressing. Toss to combine.
  • Cool to room temp. and stir in pecans and basil. adjust seasonings w salt and pepper and cover with plastic wrap. set aside while cooking scallops