and reserve rice.
combine juice, vinegar, sugar and salt, stir until dissolved.
add cranberries and let steep for 15 minutes.
combine rice, oil and half of the dressing, stir well, add dressing if needed chill overnight.
one hour before serving remove from refrigerator add peppers, celery, basil and dressing if needed.
stir add salt, pepper and olive oil.
taste again, top with nuts.
wild rice may be cooked with a bay leaf and a little fresh thyme. 