Barley-Wild Rice Compote

• Compote:
• 2Tbs. cider vinegar
• 1/8t dried oregano
• salt and ground pepper to taste
• 2T olive oil
• 1c wild rice
• 1/2c pearl barley
• 1/2 thinly sliced scallions
• 1/4c dried cranberries
• 1/4 c toasted pecans
• 1t minced fresh basil

1. Place vinegar, oregano, salt and pepper in a small bowl and whisk together. Slowly add the olive oil in a steady stream and continue whisking until it is incorporated. Set the dressing aside
2. Place wild rice in a saucepan and add 2q salted water. Bring to a boil and turn heat to lo. Simmer, covered,40-45 min or until kernels ouff.
3. Place barley in saucepan and add 1q salted water. bring to boil and turn to lo. simmer 20-25min until tender.
4. Dranin grains together in fine mesh strainer, rinse under warm running water.
5. drain again and transfer while warm tomixing bowl.
6. Add scallions, cranberries and dressing. Toss to combine.
7. Cool to room temp. and stir in pecans and basil. adjust seasonings w salt and pepper and cover with plastic wrap. set aside while cooking scallops

cider vinegar, oregano, salt, olive oil, wild rice, pearl barley, scallions, cranberries, pecans, fresh basil

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/barley-wild-rice-compote-50068600 (may not work)