Easy Summer Salad

We just recently had a deck built and acquired a grill (my husband has been a grill virgin prior to this!); so of course we had to host a cookout for Father's Day. The weather was perfect and my husband got to learn some tricks from the grill experts. The spread included salmon, burgers, balsamic veggies, corn on the cob, and an easy wild rice and romaine salad. Since I still have a love affair with Trader Joe's champagne pear vinaigrette, the salad was topped with this refreshing and tasty dressing.

Recipe:

1 bag of romaine lettuce (or fresh romaine coarsely chopped)
1/4 cup sliced cherry tomatoes
1 cup cooked wild rice
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup pistachios
2 green apples; chopped
6-8 tbsp champagne pear vinaigrette

1. Cook rice according to package. Once cooked add parmesan cheese while still warm and stir until melted. Allow rice to cool on stove or in the refrigerator for quicker results.
2. Combine apples, tomatoes, lettuce, rice, and pistachios in large bowl. Top with dressing or put the dressing on the side.