Cold Wild Rice Salad

Ingredients:
  • 1 - 6 oz. package long grain and wild rice mix
  • 1 - 8 oz. can sliced water chestnuts, drained
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery (1 stalk)
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onions (4 medium)
  • 1/2 cup seedless red grapes, halved
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 3 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 - 11 oz. can mandarin orange sections, drained
  • 2/3 cup toasted chopped pecans
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Preparation:

Prepare rice mix according to package directions, except do not add oil or butter. Cool.

In a large bowl, stir together rice mixture, water chestnuts, celery, green onions, and grapes. In a screw-top jar, combine olive oil, lemon juice, and pepper. Cover; shake well. Pour lemon juice mixture over rice mixture; toss to coat.

Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours. To serve, gently stir in mandarin oranges and pecans.

Servings: 8 to 10 side-dish
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Submitted by: Recipe Group Member
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