Cherry Wild Rice Salad

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh snow peas, halved
• 2 cups cooked wild rice
• 1 cup cooked long grain rice
• 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
• 1 cup dried cherries
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• DRESSING:
• 6 tablespoons sugar
• 6 tablespoons canola oil
• 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 4-1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 1 to 2 garlic cloves, peeled
• 3/4 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
• 3/4 cup cashew halves, toasted