Curried Lentil, Wild Rice And Orzo Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1/2 cup wild rice
    2/3 cup green lentil
    1/2 cup orzo pasta
    1/2 cup currants
    1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
    1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
    Dressing
    1/4 cup white wine vinegar
    1 teaspoon ground cumin
    1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
    1/2 teaspoon sugar
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
    1/4 teaspoon turmeric
    1/4 teaspoon paprika
    1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
    1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
    1 pinch cinnamon (a pinch is 1/16 of a teaspoon)
    1 pinch clove
    1 pinch cayenne pepper
    1/3 cup oil
Preparation
    Cook the wild rice in a large, covered pot of boiling, salted water, for 10 minutes.
    Add the lentils and boil for 20 minutes.
    Add the orzo and boil for about 5 minutes, or until just tender.
    Drain well and transfer to a large bowl.
    Add the currants and onions and set aside.
    Dressing: Whisk all ingredients together in a small bowl.
    Pour over the rice mixture and toss gently.
    Let the salad cool completely, then cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or better, over night.
    Sprinkle on the almonds just before serving.

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