Silver Palate Nutted Wild Rice Salad

Amarante

Thu, Mar 07 2024, 2:48 pm

I can't even count the number of times I have made this.

It needs to be made ahead - is good from the refrigerator - makes an excellent nosh LOL

Silver Palate Nutted Wild Rice Salad

Ingredients

* 1 cup raw wild rice
* 5 1/2 cups defatted chicken stock
* 1 cup shelled pecan halves
* 1 cup yellow raisins
* Grated rind of 1 large orange
* 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
* 4 scallions (green onions), thinly sliced
* 1/4 cup olive oil
* 1/3 cup fresh orange juice
* 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
* Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Preparation
* Rinse rice in a strainer under cold water

* Place rice in medium-size heavy saucepan. Add stock and bring to rapid boil. Adjust heat to gentle simmer and cook uncovered for 45 minutes. )after 30 minutes check for doneness as rice should not be too soft).

* Place a thin towel inside a colander and turn rice into colander and drain. Transfer drained rice to a bowl.

* Add remaining ingredients to rice and toss gently. Adjust seasonings to taste. Let stand for 2 hours to allow flavors to develop. Serve at room temperature.