Food Network: Orange-Pistachio Wild Rice Salad

Food Network: Orange-Pistachio Wild Rice Salad: "Orange-Pistachio Wild Rice Salad
Copyright 2007 Ellie Krieger, All rights reserved

2/3 cup brown rice
2/3 cup wild rice
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 orange, peel and pith removed, segmented and sliced (about 2/3 cup)
10 large basil leaves, sliced into ribbons (about 1/3 cup)
1/4 cup minced red onion
3 tablespoons chopped pistachios, lightly toasted
1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest

For the dressing: 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey (AGAVE NECTAR)
1/4 teaspoon salt

Combine brown rice, wild rice and chicken broth in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to a simmer and cook until all water is evaporated and rice is fully cooked, about 45 to 55 minutes. Remove from heat and cool completely. When rice is cool, add orange slices, basil, red onion, pistachios and orange zest; mix to incorporate.

For the dressing: Combine the red wine vinegar, olive oil, orange juice, mustard, honey and salt in a metal bowl and whisk to incorporate. Pour over rice mixture and toss to incorporate.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (6 SERVINGS)
Calories 300
Total Fat 14g
Saturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 9g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 170mg
Carbohydrates 37g
Fiber 3g
Protein 8g