Wild and brown rice salad for summer
Tuesday, June 8th, 2010
Suddenly, the days are downright hot at our house and all we want to do for dinner is grill.
A couple of inventively seasoned handmade sausages from our favorite farmers market vendor, Chris LeVeque of El Salchiero, and some seasonal vegetables hot off the Weber make a terrific meal when the temperature hits 90 degrees on the deck. But I always like to add some complex carbs to the mix, too.
This salad of whole grain rice and crunchy nuts is just right for those evenings. It offers a fascinating mix of textures and flavors set off by a vibrant orange dressing. Although it’s ideal for a warm evening at home, it would be just as welcome at a summer potluck. (more…)




