Wild Rice, Citrus & Herb Salad

I love the fresh flavors of summer, especially the combination of different herbs. This salad is great for a party, picnic in the park, or make it all for yourself and enjoy it all week long. You can change up the vegetables and fruit to make it a seasonal salad all year long.

Ingredients:

2/3 cup Jasmine Rice

1/2 cup Wild Rice

Juice of 1 lemon

Salt

Black Pepper

1 small red onion, chopped

1 cup pomegranate seeds

1 cup chopped, roasted asparagus 

1 avocado

Zest of 1 orange

1 cup feta cheese

3 tablespoons each, chopped Italian parsley, chives and basil

3 tablespoons each, toasted pine nuts and chopped walnuts

Dressing:

1 small shallot, minced

2 tablespoons champagne vinegar

1/3 cup fresh pomegranate juice

Zest & juice of an orange

Salt & Pepper

2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

(Wisk all ingredients together and let sit in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes)

Cook the jasmine and wild rice according to the directions on the package. Cool slightly and combine both rices in a large bowl. Squeeze the juice of 1 lemon onto the rice and toss with salt and pepper. Let it sit while you prepare the rest of the ingredients. Mix in the asparagus  red onion, and pomegranate seeds. Pour half of the dressing in and mix it together. Next, add the nuts, cheese and herbs and toss. Add the rest of the dressing just before serving. 

(You can also serve this over a bed of lettuce the next day with leftovers!)