Thanksgiving Harvest Rice Salad | Easier Eats

Ingredients

• 1 cup long-grain and wild rice mix, such as Rice-A-Roni® Long Grain and Wild Rice Mix
• water, according to the package instructions
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more, to taste
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup pecans, optionally toasted
• 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• freshly ground black pepper, to taste