Rice on the Wild Side

By Zopmama

Wonderful cold salad using wild rice and vegetables in a curry vinegrette.

Ingredients

• Rice:
• 1/3 cup wild rice
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 2 cups water
• Salad:
• 4 oz. cubed smoked deli turkey or ham
• 3/4 cup pepper jack cheese, julienned
• 3/4 cup cauliflower florets
• 1 carrot, julienned
• 3/4 cup walnut halves, optional
• 3/4 cup red bell pepper, strips
• 4 green onions, thinly sliced
• black pepper to taste
• Dressing:
• 1/2 cup canola oil
• 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp. white wine vinegar
• 1/2 tsp. dry mustard
• 1/2 tsp. curry powder

Preparation

Step 1

Rice:
Cook rice according to package directions.

Dressing:
1. In a small bowl beat dressing until emulsified.
2. Pour over warm cooked rice.

Salad:
1. In a large mixing bowl combine all ingredients.
2. Add a few grinds of black pepper to taste.
3. Chill overnight

Variations:
Add any other types of crunchy fresh vegetables.