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CherryMan Wild Rice Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 (10 oz) jar of CherryMan Maraschino Cherries, chopped
  • ¼ c CherryMan Maraschino Cherry liquid
  • 2 c dry wild rice, rinsed and drained
  • ¼ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 ½ tsp. sea salt
  • 1 medium bell pepper, chopped
  • 4 green onions, sliced
  • ½ c chopped nuts (such as pecans, almonds, or walnuts)

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan over high heat, bring rice and 7 cups of water to a rolling boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and gently simmer, partially covered, for 50 minutes. Drain rice and set aside to cool.
  • To prepare the vinaigrette, add CherryMan liquid, lemon, oil, and salt to a jar with a tight fitting lid. Seal and shake vigorously.
  • In a large serving bowl, toss rice, bell pepper, onion, cherries, and nuts. Just before serving, pour vinaigrette over top and toss until evenly coated. Serve at room temperature or chilled.