Gluten free Wild Rice with Cranberries Salad

This is a very pretty holiday salad for gluten and nut free guests. Very simple and tasty!


Ingredients1/2 cup Wild Rice
2 3/4 cups water
1/ 2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups fresh or frozen and defrosted Cranberries, halved
1 cup, Unsalted Pretzels
8 Green Onions, chopped
the juice and zest of 1 orange
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
a pinch of kosher salt
Method
1.  Combine wild rice and water in a medium saucepan. Add 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cover with a tightly fitting lid and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until water is absorbed and rice is tender. When rice is done, remove from heat, and leave covered to rest for 10-15 minutes.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine halved cranberries, chopped green onions, orange zest and juice, sugar, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, freshly chopped parsley, a pinch of kosher salt and crumbled pretzels. Toss to combine. Add rice and toss well. Let set at least 15 minutes before serving.