Minted Wild Rice Salad

Ingredients

• 1 cup wild rice (uncooked measure)
• 1 mild pepper (such as bell or banana), seeded and chopped
• 8 green onions, chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh mint, chopped
• 2/3 cup raisins
• 2/3 cup pecan nuts, coarsely chopped
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp. salt

Instructions

1. 1
   Cook rice according to package directions, then drain and let cool. Meanwhile, mix a dressing of the lemon juice, olive oil, and salt and pepper.
2. 2
   Put rice in a bowl and add all the other ingredients, including the dressing. Mix together, and let marinate for several hours. Stir one more time to fluff it up a bit just before serving.