WILD RICE SALAD

1 cup uncooked wild rice blend
2 apples, chopped
juice of 1 lemon
1 cup golden raisins
1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
2 T. minced fresh mint
2 T. minced fresh parsley
2 T. chopped fresh chives
1 cup pecan halves

Cook rice according to directions and drain, allowing to cool. In a large salad bowl, toss apples with lemon juice. Add raisins, grapes, fresh herbs and rice. make dressing.

¼ cup oil
1/3 cup orange juice
2 T. honey

Whisk together. Pour over cooled wild rice mixture and season with salt and pepper to taste. Chill. Before serving toss pecans with salad.