Tangy Two-Rice Salad

Submitted by Tarbean

"Recipe from Nutrition Action Health Letter. I haven't tried it yet, but am keeping it to try later. Health Valley Fat Free Chicken Broth was recommended."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 5mins
• Ingredients: 16
• Serves: 10

ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup wild rice
• 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup water
• 1⁄2 cup instant brown rice
• 1⁄2 cup sliced green onion
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1⁄4 cup chopped parsley
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1⁄2 cup dried sweetened cranberries
• 1⁄2 cup chopped pecans
• 1⁄4 cup chopped dried apricot
• 1⁄4 cup raisins

directions

1. Combine the wild rice, broth, and water in a medium saucepan. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered for 35 minute.
2. Stir in the brown rice, cover and simmer for an additional 10 min or til the rice is tender and absorbed all the liquid.
3. While the rice is cooking, combine green onions, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, cider vinegar, parsley, salt, and pepper in a small bowl, stirring til well mixed.
4. When rice is done, pour mixture over it. Add remaining ingredients and stir with a fork. Serve warm or cold.