Ingredients

• 1 Cup Cooked wild rice

• 1 Cup Cooked orzo or farro

• 1/3 Red Pepper, chopped ( or even roasted)

• 1/2 Cup Black olives- sliced

• 1/2 Cup Sun-dried tomatoes - chopped

• 2 Tbsp Capers

• 1/3 Cup Olive oil or Garlic Olive Oil

• 1/3 Cup Aged Balsamic Vinegar

• 2 Tbsp Fresh Basil - chopped

• 1 Tbsp Scallions-chopped

• 2 Cloves Garlic (Minced)

• Salt & Pepper - to taste

•1/4 Cup Pignoli Nuts, roasted

Preparation

• In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except pignoli nuts. Mix well to cover all with dressing. Cover and marinate 4 hours (overnight OK) . Add pignoli nuts before serving. • Serves 8 as a side dish