Wild Rice Salad With Sausage

Let's Cook

1. Step 1.

   Cook or have ready: 1 cup uncooked wild rice or 3 cups cooked

2. Step 2.

   Whisk together in a large bowl: 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar, red wine vinegar, or champagne vinegar; 1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; Salt to taste

3. Step 3.

   Toss the warm rice with the dressing.

4. Step 4.

   Cook in a medium skillet over medium heat, breaking up clumps with a spoon: 8 ounces sweet Italian sausage, casings removed

5. Step 5.

   When the sausage is fully cooked, stir in: 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary

6. Step 6.

   Cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 minute more. If the sausage is very greasy, drain on paper towels. Transfer to the bowl with the rice. Add to the bowl and mix well: 2 celery ribs with leaves, thinly sliced; 1 cup seedless green or red grapes, halved

7. Step 7.

   Taste and adjust the seasonings. Serve at room temperature.