Wild Rice Salad

Optional: To a medium sized bowl, add wild rice and about 4 cups of luke warm water. Allow rice to soak for 2-4 hours or overnight. Rinse the rice in a fine-mesh strainer under cold water to remove any excess starch or impurities. Add the rice to a saucepan with water or stock and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook until the rice is tender and the grains have burst open, which can take 35–55 minutes. Drain any remaining water and fluff with a fork. Allow the wild rice to cool completely before assembling the salad. To assemble add wild rice, cucumbers, mixed herbs, pickled onions, and goat cheese to a bowl. Toss to combine and season to taste with olive oil, salt, pepper and lemon juice.