Cold Wild Rice Salad

1 . Stage

Discard seasoning packets from the rice and place rice in a large saucepan. Stir in chicken broth and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until water is absorbed, about 25 minutes. Spread rice on a baking sheet to cool.

2 . Stage

While the rice is cooling, toast pine nuts in a dry frying pan over low heat until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove to a large bowl.

3 . Stage

Add walnut oil to the same pan, then add walnuts. Toast until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Add walnuts to the pine nuts.

4 . Stage

Add cooled rice to the nuts, along with bell peppers, celery, cranberries, and scallions; toss well.

5 . Stage

Blend rice vinegar, basil, Dijon, garlic, and pepper for dressing in a food processor. Slowly drizzle olive oil and walnut oil through the chute with the motor running until combined.

6 . Stage

Add dressing the the rice salad and toss well. Chill for 4 hours before serving.