Cooking Our Way

We had this delicious salad in a restaurant and though the recipe was not available, we created our version.

1/2 c. wild rice 1 cup dried cranberries

1 c. orzo        2 T. grated onion

1/2 c. slivered almonds 1/4 c. red bell pepper very finely choped

Cook rice and orzo according to package directions adding salt to taste.  Cool.  Add cranberries, onion and pepper. Add dressing and chill.  Pan toast almonds and add to salad just before serving.

Dressing

Mix 1 t. dijon mustard and 2 T. red wine vinegar.  Whisk in 1/4 c. canola oil.