Robin's Mediterranean Rice

4 cups cooked white rice (warm or room temperature)

½ cup of currants

1/3 cup toasted pine nuts

1/3 cup of drained capers

4 teaspoons dill (double if using fresh dill)

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 teaspoon ground cumin

2 tablespoons olive oil

½ teaspoon of salt

½ teaspoon of pepper

 

Whisk together this dressing: dill, lemon juice, cumin, olive oil, salt and pepper in small bowl.  In a separate bowl, gently mix rice, currants, pine nuts and capers together.  Immediately before serving, pour dressing over rice mixture and gently toss.