Curried Lentil, Wild Rice And Orzo Salad - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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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
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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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