Saturday, September 27, 2008

Wild Rice Salad


I don’t really have a recipe for this salad; I just use what ever I have on hand.  My measurements are approximate.  Feel free to adjust to your own taste.

Wild Rice Mix – cooked according to package directions (I use 16 oz package)

Various fresh vegetables such as: Green Onions, Shredded Carrots, Cherry Tomatoes, Celery, Shallots, and Mushrooms etc…)

15.5 oz can of either Black Beans or Garbanzo Beans/Chick Peas drained of liquid

3 Tablespoons of fresh chopped parsley

Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing (good quality bottled or homemade)

Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette – (two parts vinegar to one part olive oil)

½ Cup of Balsamic Vinegar

3 heaping teaspoons of Dijon Mustard

¼ Cup of Olive Oil

Thoroughly wisk mustard into vinegar, slowly stream olive oil while continuously whisking.  If dressing seems too sour you can add a small amount of a sweetener of your choice to adjust. Add dressing to wild rice, beans and vegetables. 

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