Use a flavorful, crumbly blue cheese such as Buttermilk Blue, Pt. Reyes Blue, Gorgonzola or Rogue River Blue. The tangy, bold flavor of blue cheese is balanced by the sweetness of the pecans and cranberries.
Serves 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked wild rice
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 lb crumbled blue cheese
- 2 tsp finely chopped fresh thyme
- 3/4 cup finely chopped toasted pecans
- FOR THE DRESSING:
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 tsp Champagne vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
Preparation:
Cook the rice according to the directions on the package. Let cool.
Mix the rice with cranberries, blue cheese, thyme and pecans.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar and honey. Pour over the rice and mix well.
Serve at room temperature.
Recipe by Jennifer Meier
