Curried Lentil, Wild Rice and Orzo Salad

Curried Lentil, Wild Rice and Orzo Salad

1/2 cup wild rice
2/3 cup green or brown lentils
1/2 cup orzo pasta
1/2 cup currants
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Dressing:
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/4 tsp each turmeric, paprika, ground cardamom, nutmeg
pinch each cinnamon, cloves, cayenne
1/3 cup vegetable oil

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cover and cook wild rice for 10 minutes.
Add lentils, boil for 20-25 minutes, add orzo, boil another 5 minutes, until just tender. Drain well and transfer to a large bowl. Add currants and onion.

Dressing: In small bowl, whisk together all remaining ingredients. Pour over rice and toss gently. Let cool completely, refrigerate at least 4 hours or up to 2 days. Just before serving sprinkle with almonds.