HOLIDAY RICE SALAD

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It's nice to prepare a cold salad like this when entertaining because it can be made ahead and doesn't take up valuable oven space.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

7 cups cooked wild rice, cooled
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup dried cherries or additional dried cranberries
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint or 1 teaspoon dried mint flakes
DRESSING:
1/2 cup orange juice
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Combine the first 9 ingredients. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine dressing ingredients; shake well. Pour over rice mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, for 2 hours or until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calories, Fat 11g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 175mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges