Sunday, June 1, 2014

Curried Lentil, Wild rice and Orzo Salad

This is a Vegan Dish:) I really enjoy it as a side or alone
1/2 cup wild rice
2/3 cup green/brown lentils
1/2 cup orzo pasta
1/2 cup currants
1/4 cup finely chopped red onions
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Dressing:

1/4 cup white wine vinegar ( I prefer cooking wine- not as Strong)
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/3 cup olive oil
Pure Stevia to taste ( little goes a long way if its pure!)
1/2 tsp salt and ground coriander
1/4 tsp tumeric, paprika, nutmeg 
Pinch cinnamon, cloves and cayenne 
Note: I like to play around with the spices and add more

1. In a large pot salted water ( Himilayan or sea salt), cover and cool wild rice 10 minutes, add lentils boil 20 minutes, add orzo and cook just until tender (5 minutes).
2. Drain well and transfer to large bowl; add currants and onion.
3. To make the dressing whisk together all the above dressing ingredients.  Pour over rice mixture and toss gently.
4. Let cool.  Cover and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.  
5.  Serve sprinkled with almonds 




No comments: