• 1-1/2 cups cooked wild rice, or gourmet rice blend
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds
• 1/4 cup plus 1 Tbs. currants
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 2 Tbs. fresh Italian parsley, chopped
• 2 Tbs. fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 Serrano chilies, seeded and minced (wear rubber gloves)
• 1 Tbs. orange zest
• 2 cups mixed salad greens
• 1/2 cup bottled vinaigrette dressing

Combine all ingredients, except greens and vinaigrette, in a bowl. Chill. Assemble by making a bed of greens on the plate, drizzle with dressing and top with rice salad. Drizzle more vinaigrette on top if desired.

Per serving: calories 379, fat 23.6g, 53% calories from fat, cholesterol 0mg, protein 7.2g, carbohydrates 39.0g, fiber 5.0g, sugar 17.6g, sodium 243mg, diet points 9.0.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 1.0, Fruit: 0.8, Bread: 1.2, Lean meat: 0.5, Fat: 4.7, Sugar: 0.0, Very lean meat protein: 0.0

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The recommended wine is: Chenin Blanc.