Wild Rice Mix ‘n Match Salad

Cook three-fourths cup washed wild rice until done, about 45 minutes. Drain, rinse and cool. To this add:

• 1 cup slivered almonds
• 1 cup cream, whipped
• 2 kinds of fruit of your choice, for example:
• 2 bananas and 2 cups pineapple tidbits; OR
• 2 bananas and 1 pound fresh pitted and halved cherries; OR
• 2 bananas and green or red seedless halved grapes; OR
• 2 bananas and 2 cups diced apples; or
• Any mixture of fruit you love including strawberries and oranges

If what you come up with is not very colorful, top the bowl with colorful maraschino cherries. Refrigerate.