brown rice and sweet potato salad

O Organics brown basmati rice

large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch dice

extra virgin olive oil, divided

salt, divided

freshly ground pepper, divided

large orange, 1 teaspoon zest and 1/3 cup juice

white wine vinegar

honey or pure maple syrup, dark or amber

Dijon mustard

shallot, minced

pecans, chopped and preferably toasted

dried cranberries

Italian parsley, chopped