Summer Rice Salad
(Serves 6)
Ingredients:
1 cup long grain brown rice, raw
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup pistachio nuts
¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
2 tsp. minced garlic
½ tsp. black pepper
2 Tbsp. canola oil
½ cup canned chick peas (garbanzos), drained and rinsed
½ red pepper, cored, seeded, and finely chopped
1/3 cup red wine vinaigrette (commercial brand)
½ cup fresh basil, finely chopped
(Serves 6)
Ingredients:
1 cup long grain brown rice, raw
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup pistachio nuts
¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
2 tsp. minced garlic
½ tsp. black pepper
2 Tbsp. canola oil
½ cup canned chick peas (garbanzos), drained and rinsed
½ red pepper, cored, seeded, and finely chopped
1/3 cup red wine vinaigrette (commercial brand)
½ cup fresh basil, finely chopped
Directions:
1. Cook rice according to package directions. Set aside uncovered to cool to room temperature.
2. Place cooled rice, cranberries, nuts, onion, garlic, chick peans & red pepper in a large bowl.
3. Drizzle vinaigrette over rice mixture & toss to combine ingredients.
4. Add basil and gently mix. Serve or cover & chill.
I am going to try this for Christmas. I am always on the lookout for new rice recipes. This one looks great!
We here at my house all love rice and I am always looking for new ways to make it. This recipe sounds delicious I cant wait to make it. Thanks for the recipe
I like this cold, but use a little less vinaigrette and some oliveoil and serve it hot!
i love salads, so want to try this recipe
I’ve been looking especially for a rice salad recipe. This one looks good. thanks.