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Wild Rice Salad with Balsamic Vinegar




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Recipe Introduction


This is a really hearty, delicious rice salad. It's a make ahead. Just gets better with time. Great with grilled lamb.





List of Ingredients



• 1 c. cooked wild rice (1/2 c. raw)
  
• 1 c. cooked orzo (1/2 c. raw)
  
• 1/2 c. black olives - sliced
  
• 1/3 c. chopped sun dried dry pack tomatoes - softened according to package directions
  
• 2 T. drained capers
  
• 1/3 c. olive oil
  
• 1/3 c. balsamic vinegar
  
• 1 t. dried basil
  
• 1 T. finely chopped shallot
  
• 2 cloves garlic - minced
  
• 1/2 t. pepper
  
• 1/4 c. toasted pine nuts
  






Instructions



1. Mix rice, orzo, olives, tomatoes and capers.
   
2. In a jar mix the rest of the ingredients except for the pine nuts. Pour over rice mix. Toss. Cover and chill at least 4 hours. Stir in nuts before serving.
   






Final Comments


Serves 8