Summer Wild Rice Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 package (4 ounce) dry wild rice
• Lemon Vinaigrette, divided
• 1/3 cup currants
• 1/3 cup orange juice
• 1/2 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded and sliced
• 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
• 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon grated orange rind
• Freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 1 avocado, peeled and coarsely chopped (ripe)
• 1/2 cup pecans, chopped (optional)
• 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped (optional)
• 1/3 cup lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2/3 cup olive oil