Ingredients
3 cups water2 cups uncooked wild rice2 cups finely chopped dried apricots2 cups dried cherries1 cup chopped walnuts1/2 cup olive oil1/3 cup lemon juice2 tablespoons maple syrup1-1/2 teaspoons salt
Preparation
In a large saucepan, bring water and rice to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45-50 minutes or until rice is tender. Drain if necessary. Transfer to a large bowl; cool completely.
Meanwhile, place apricots in a small bowl; cover with boiling water. Let stand for 5 minutes; drain. Stir the apricots, cherries and walnuts into rice. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, lemon juice, maple syrup and salt. Pour over rice mixture and mix well. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
