""I love this cold salad as a light lunch or dinner, or as a side dish in the summer or fall. The orange and herb vinaigrette is really delicious! Dried cherries are a tasty substitution for the dried cranberries. And pecans work well if you don't have cashews."..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 red onion, finely chopped
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1 bunch cilantro, chopped
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1 (14 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
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1 (16 ounce) package cooked wild rice
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1/2 cup dried cranberries
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1/2 cup roughly chopped cashews
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1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
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1/4 cup olive oil
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3 tablespoons tarragon vinegar
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1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
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1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
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1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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salt and ground black pepper to taste