Wild Rice Recipe Inspired by North Star Cafe

Ingredients

• 1 cup wild rice, cooked
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup dried blueberries
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1 red pepper, chopped
• 2/3 cup corn
• 1/3 cup parsley, chopped
• 1/3 slivered or sliced almonds
• 1 T. olive oil for sauteing 

Dressing Ingredients:

• 1 shallot, peeled and chopped
• 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 T. dijon mustard
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Cook rice according to the directions on the package.

While the rice is cooking, mix dressing ingredients in a bowl and then blend in a blender or food processor.

Once blended set aside.

Saute slivered almonds with olive oil until slightly darker brown color, put in a bowl to cool.

Using the same pan as you used for browning the nuts, saute red pepper and red onion until slightly soft.

Combine all ingredients including cooked rice in a large mixing bowl and blend.

Add dressing and mix thoroughly.

Chill and serve.