Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups wild rice (10 ounces)
  • Kosher salt
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • One 19-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 pound smoked ham, diced
  • 4 small scallions, white and light green parts, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup golden raisins
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • Hot sauce

Method

  • Fill a large saucepan three-quarters full of water and bring to a boil.
  • Add the wild rice and 1 tablespoon of salt and simmer over moderate heat until the rice is tender and most of the grains have just split, 50 minutes.
  • Drain and rinse the rice under cold water, then drain again.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk the lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, honey, curry powder, cumin and cayenne.
  • Add the olive oil and whisk until combined.
  • Toss in the chickpeas, ham, scallions, raisins and wild rice.
  • Season the salad with salt, pepper and hot sauce, transfer to a bowl and serve.