Cranberry Orange Rice Salad

Serves 6

Ingredients

1-1/3 cups raw Farmhouse Long Grain White Rice
2 large oranges, peeled and broken into sections
1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries
1/2 cup diced toasted pecans
1/2 cup sliced scallions
1 Tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tablespoons chopped fresh mint
2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 Tablespoon orange zest
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

  1. Prepare rice according to package directions; set aside until cool.
  2. Combine cooled rice with remaining ingredients.
  3. Let stand at least 20 minutes for flavors to blend.
  4. Serve chilled or at room temperature.