Ingredients

Makes about 12 cups

　　1 1/2 cups wild rice

　　6 cups water

　　1 teaspoon salt

　　6 tablespoons walnut oil* or extra-virgin olive oil

　　1 pound orzo (rice-shaped pasta)

　　3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice plus additional to taste

　　plus additional fresh lemon juice to taste

　　2/3 cup finely chopped scallion

　　1 cup chopped toasted walnuts

　　*available at specialty foods shops

　　

Step 1

In a large saucepan combine rice with water and salt and simmer, covered, until tender, 40 to 45 minutes. Drain rice well and transfer to a large bowl. Toss rice with 2 tablespoons oil.

　　

Step 2

In a saucepan of boiling salted water cook orzo until al dente. Rinse orzo under cold water and drain well. To rice mixture add orzo with remaining 4 tablespoons oil, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste and toss well. Mixture may be prepared up to this point 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.

　　

Step 3

Just before serving, stir in scallion and walnuts and season with additional lemon juice and salt and pepper.

　　

Step 4

Serve mixture at room temperature.