Prep: 20 minutes, Cook: 35 minutes, Serve: 10 (3/4-cups)

SALAD:
3 cups water
1 cup uncooked wild rice, rinsed
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
3 cups broccoli florets
1 cup walnut halves
1/4 cup sliced green onions
4 ounces (1 cup) LAND O LAKES Hot Pepper Monterey Jack Cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 medium (1 cup) red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips
1/2 cup thinly sliced carrot

SALAD DRESSING:
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard

Method:
1. Place water, wild rice and chicken bouillon granules in 4-quart saucepan.

2. Cook over medium-high heat until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook until rice is tender (35 to 40 minutes). Drain; cool completely.

3. Meanwhile, combine all salad dressing ingredients in large bowl; mix well.

4. Add cooled wild rice and all remaining salad ingredients to salad dressing; toss to mix well.

5. Cover; store refrigerated.

Notes and Tips:
• For a main dish salad, add 2 cups cubed cooked ham.
• Add 1/2 teaspoon curry powder to dressing for a spicier flavor.

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