Curried Lentil Wild Rice And Orzo Salad

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A wonderful salad with a multitude of flavours and textures. If you don't care for currants, raisins or dried apricots work equally well. I use half currants and half apricots in this recipe if i have them both on hand.

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Steps

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Cook the wild rice in a large , covered pot of boiling , salted water , for 10 minutes.

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Add the lentils and boil for 20 minutes.

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Add the orzo and boil for about 5 minutes , or until just tender.

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Drain well and transfer to a large bowl.

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Add the currants and onions and set aside.

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Dressing: whisk all ingredients together in a small bowl.

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Pour over the rice mixture and toss gently.

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Let the salad cool completely , then cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours , or better , over night.

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Sprinkle on the almonds just before serving.

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Ingredients

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wild rice, green lentil, orzo pasta, currants, red onion, slivered almonds, white wine vinegar, ground cumin, dijon mustard, sugar, salt, ground coriander, turmeric, paprika, nutmeg, ground cardamom, cinnamon, clove, cayenne pepper, oil