Wild Rice and Ham Salad - Oryana

Ingredients

• 2 3/4 cup water
• 3/4 cup wild rice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/4 cup diced, cooked ham
• 1 large stalk celery, diced small
• 1/4 cup minced, fresh parsley
• 1 small red onion, diced small
• 1/3 cup chopped dried apricots or cherries
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon balsamic or sherry vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• Salt and pepper to taste