Wild Rice With Pecans, Raisins And Orange Essence

• 1/2 cup of converted or long grain rice
• 1/2 cup of long grain wild rice
• 1 cup of chopped pecans
• 1 cup of golden raisins
• Zest of one large orange
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
• 4 scallions thinly sliced
• 2-3 tbs olive oil
• 1/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1-2 tbs balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
• freshly ground pepper to taste

1. Cook long grain rice according to package directions, use slightly less water than recommended.
2. Bring 2-3 cups of water to a boil in a sauce pan until kernels split open and rice is tender but not mushy. It may not absorb all the water.
3. Drain and let cool.
4. In a bowl mix the rices together and the remaining ingredients. Adjust seasonings with salt and pepper.
5. Let mixture stand for at least 2 hours to let flavors blend. Serve at room temperature

long grain rice, long grain, pecans, golden raisins, orange, fresh mint, scallions, olive oil, freshly squeezed orange juice, balsamic vinegar, salt, freshly ground pepper

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/wild-rice-with-pecans-raisins-and-orange-essence-50019883 (may not work)