Colorful Wild Rice Salad

Description: A great salad or side dish and can be made ahead of time. Just take out of the refrigerator and serve. I got this recipe from my mother, who got it from a family friend, who got it from ??? Cook time includes refrigerator time (estimated).

Ingredients:

• 1 cup wild rice (uncooked)
• 2 cups shredded carrots
• 3 green onions, chopped
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup raisins, dried sweetened cranberries,cherries,blueberries or 1 cup fruit
• 1 cup pecans or 1 cup walnuts
• 1/2 tablespoon honey

Steps:

1. Cook rice according to directions except do not add butter, oil or seasonings.
2. Drain well and refrigerate until completely cooled.
3. Add carrots and onions, mixing well.
4. Mix oil and vinegar and then add salt.
5. Pour dressing over rice, mixing thoroughly.
6. Add fruit and nuts.
7. Add honey and mix well.
8. Note: If dried fruit is plumped in warm water, drain before adding to rice.