Ingredients

1/2 cup of converted or long grain rice

1/2 cup of long grain wild rice

1 cup of chopped pecans

1 cup of golden raisins

Zest of one large orange

1/4 cup chopped fresh mint

4 scallions thinly sliced

2-3 tbs olive oil

1/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice

1-2 tbs balsamic vinegar

1/2 tsp salt or to taste

freshly ground pepper to taste

Preparation

Cook long grain rice according to package directions, use slightly less water than recommended. Bring 2-3 cups of water to a boil in a sauce pan until kernels split open and rice is tender but not mushy. It may not absorb all the water. Drain and let cool.

In a bowl mix the rices together and the remaining ingredients. Adjust seasonings with salt and pepper. Let mixture stand for at least 2 hours to let flavors blend. Serve at room temperature