Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup wild rice
  • 3/4 cup brown rice
  • 4 cups vegetable stock or 4 cups chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
  • 1/3 cup chopped green onion
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/3 cup dried chopped apricot
  • 1/3 cup chopped cilantro or 1/3 cup parsley
  • Dressing
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice concentrate, thawed
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons raspberry vinegar or 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic

Method

  • Combine the wild and brown rice with the stock in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 35-40 minutes, or just until the rice is tender. Drain off the excess liquid. Place the rice in a large serving bowl and set aside to cool.
  • Stir the pecans, green onion, cranberries, apricots and cilantro into the cooled rice.
  • Whisk the olive oil, juice concentrate, lemon juice, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil and garlic together in a small bowl. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat. You can prepare up to a day in advance and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.