Konriko Wild Pecan® Rice Waldorf Salad - 8 Servings

Makes 4 cups/8 servings

3cups (Rice Cooker) Konriko Wild Pecan® Aromatic Rice* 4½cups (standard liquid) water 2 shallots, peeled, finely chopped 4teaspoons Dijon-style mustard ½teaspoon kosher salt ½teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 6tablespoons sherry vinegar 6tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 4tablespoons vegetable oil 1apple, such as Gala, Braeburn, Pink Lady, cored, cut into ¼-inch dice 1cup dried cranberries or dried tart cherries 2⁄3cup chopped toasted pecans ½cup chopped red onion ½cup chopped celery

Nutritional information per serving (½ cup): Calories 124 (57% from fat) • carb. 13g • pro. 1g • fat 8g • sat. fat 1g • chol. 0mg • sod. 81mg • calc. 6mg • fiber 1g

Place rice and water in cooking bowl and insert in Cuisinart® Rice Cooker/Steamer. Turn on and cook until water is absorbed; about 35 minutes. When unit switches to Warm, let stand 5 minutes. Spread on a baking sheet to cool. While rice is cooking and cooling, prepare the vinaigrette. Place the shallots, mustard, salt, pepper and vinegar in a small bowl; stir with a whisk to blend. Add the oils and whisk until emulsified; reserve. When rice is cooled to room temperature, place in a large bowl. Add the diced apple, dried cranberries, chopped pecans, red onion, and celery; stir gently to combine. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat and blend. Serve at room temperature. If not serving immediately, cover and refrigerate. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before serving.*Konriko Wild Pecan® Aromatic Rice can be found in most well-stocked grocery stores. Use four 7-ounce packages for the right amount for this recipe.