Middle Eastern Style Grain Salad

Cook the Basmati and wild rice blend in the microwave until done, allowing it to cool while preparing other ingredients.

Prepare the dressing by whisking together 2/3 cup Greek yogurt, the zest and juice of 1 lemon, honey, cumin seeds, salt, and pepper.

Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning as desired.

Once the rice has cooled, add crushed garlic, chopped red onion, canned lentils, chopped celery, quartered tomatoes, and currants to a large bowl.

Add chopped mint, parsley, and coriander to the bowl and toss everything together gently.

Transfer the salad to a serving dish and drizzle some of the dressing over the top.

Serve the salad with a side of remaining dressing for guests to add as desired.

Crumble goat cheese over the salad if using.

Add frozen pomegranate seeds to the salad for decoration and extra flavor.

Finish with toasted pistachios on top.

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