Wild Rice Salad - Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia

Ingredients

• Water
• 1/2 pound uncooked wild rice (about 1 1/2 cups), rinsed
• 2 celery ribs, cut into 1/4-inch dice
• 2 small vine-ripened tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch dice
• 1/2 carrot, cut into 1/4-inch dice
• 1/2 red onion, chopped fine
• 1/2 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice
• 1/2 green bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice
• 1/2 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted until golden
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• Salt and pepper to taste