Wild Rice Vegetable Salad

Handcrafted in Park Rapids, MN Create a unique, gourmet salad that’s perfect for summer suppers or winter feasts. Nutty wild rice is paired with rehydrated peas, crunchy carrots, crisp celery, and chopped onions. Instructions: Simmer the wild rice for 30 minutes while letting the dehydrated vegetables soak separately in boiling water. Once the rice is cooked, drain the vegetables, mix them into the rice, and refrigerate the mixture until chilled. Just before serving, stir in your favorite salad dressing. You can customize the salad by adding chicken, bacon, cherry tomatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, raisins, craisins, apples, sunflower seeds, walnuts, or croutons.  Package makes 5 cups. Photos by The Secret Garden