Wild Rice with Pecans, Raisins, and Orange Essence

Name: Wild Rice with Pecans, Raisins, and Orange Essence
Yield: Makes 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups water; 1/2 cup long-grain wild rice; 1/2 cup long-grain white rice; 1 cup pecans, toasted and coarsely chopped; 1 cup golden raisins; 4 green onions (white and light green parts only), thinly sliced on a diagonal; 1/4 cup (loosely packed) fresh mint leaves, finely chopped; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; Zest and juice of 1 large orange

November 7, 2012

Bright orange, cooling mint, sweet raisins, and earthy pecans—yep, this wild rice salad by Epicurious member Jruz has pretty much nothing in common with the salty kitchen-sink rice salad from the school cafeteria. Try this alongside pork tenderloin or roasted poultry for a welcome change from starchy mashed potatoes.

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