WILD RICE SALAD WITH SUN-DRIED CHERRIES

Wild Rice Salad With Sun-Dried Cherries image

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Time 3h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/2 cup sun-dried cherries or cranberries
1/2 cup dry red wine
1 cup raw wild rice
3 cups chicken stock or water
1/4 cup chopped scallions
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Put the cherries or cranberries in a bowl, pour the wine over them and set aside to soak 2 to 3 hours.
Put the rice and stock in a saucepan, bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook about 45 minutes, until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
Drain the rice well and put it in a bowl. Drain the cherries and add them to the rice, along with the scallions and walnuts.
Beat the vinegar and mustard together, beat in the oil, pour the dressing over the rice and toss. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 315, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 486 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams