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Oriental Wild Rice with Dried Cherries

Source: Appleton Post Crescent

Great side dish for an Oriental main course

Ingredients

  • 1 c. fresh snow peas, halved
  • 1 c. cooked wild rice
  • 1/2 c. cooked long grain brown rice
  • 1/2 of a small can of sliced water chestnuts
  • 1/2 c. dried cherries
  • 1/4 c. thinly sliced celery
  • 1/8 c. sliced green onions
  • 1/2 c. cashews, toasted

Dressing

  • 3 Tbls. white sugar
  • 1-1/2 Tbls. cider vinegar
  • 2-1/4 t. Kikkoman low-sodium light soy sauce
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 - 1/2 t. minced fresh ginger root
  • 3 Tbls. canola oil

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine snow peas, rice, water chestnuts, cherries, celery and green onions.

For dressing, combine the ingredients and process a couple of seconds in a food processor until blended. Pour over rice mixture and toss to coat.

Cover and refrigerate until serving. Just before serving, stir in cashews.

NOTE: Serves 2-4; double this recipe to serve 4-6