Cranberry Pecan Rice Salad

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Cranberry Pecan Rice Salad

Serves 2-4 people

INGREDIENTS

Dressing

4 Tbls Apple Cider Vinegar

Mandarin Orange Juice, from can

2 Tbls Lemon Juice

2 Tbls Honey

2 Tsp Crushed Garlic

2 Tsp Dijon Mustard

2/3 Cup Olive Oil

1 Tsp Pepper

In a small bowl, add all the dressing ingredients, whisk together and set aside.

Salad

2 Cups Cooked Rice

½ Cup Dried Cranberries

1 Cup Roasted Pecans, chopped

½ Tsp Ground Ginger

1 Tsp Orange Zest

1 Small Can Mandarin Oranges, juice reserved

1 Green Onion, Chopped

1 Celery Stalk, Chopped

¼ Red Onion

INSTRUCTIONS

Place all the salad ingredients into a bowl and toss gently until combined. Add ½ of the dressing and combine to evenly coat everything.  Cover and chill for 30 minutes. Reserve the other half of the dressing until ready to serve.

NOTE: Always read labels carefully

CarolAnne Le Blanc

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