Nutty Wild Rice

Ingredients

• 1 (6-ounce) package long-grain and wild rice mix
• 1 cup dried cherries or raisins
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 1/3 cup fresh orange juice (about 1 orange)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup pecan halves, toasted

Preparation

1. Prepare rice according to package directions. Add dried cherries and next 5 ingredients; toss. Cover and chill at least 2 hours; top with toasted pecan halves before serving.