BALSAMIC WILD RICE SALAD

By pat1908

Ingredients

• 1 cup wild rice
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 1/4 cups balsamic rice
• 2 carrots, halved lengthwise and sliced
• 1 cup toasted slivered almonds
• 3/4 cup thinly sliced radishes (about 6)
• 6 green onions, thinly sliced
• Dressing
• 1/3 cup white balsamic vinegar
• 3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper

Preparation

Step 1

In large saucepan, bring 4 cups water, wild rice and salt to boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
Add basmati rice; simmer, covered, until all rice is tender, about 15 minutes.
Transfer to bowl.
DRESSING: Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil, mustard, salt and pepper; pour over rice and toss to coat. Let cool for 30 minutes.
Add carrots, toasted almonds, radishes and green onions; toss to combine. (Make-ahead: Cover and let stand for up to 1 hour). Makes 12 servings.