SWEET & SAVORY BROWN RICE SALAD

This sweet and savory basmati rice salad is a hearty, textured dish featuring chewy, nutty wild rice mixed with dates, almonds, fresh herbs, and crunchy vegetables It is tossed in a light, tangy citrus dressing

Ingredients

  • 1 cup brown basmati rice, rinsed and drained
  • 1 lime, zested and juiced
  • 1 orange, zested and juiced
  • Small handful fresh dill, finely chopped
  • Small handful fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
  • 1 bunch chives, finely chopped
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, cleaned and diced
  • ½ cup dried dates, chopped
  • ½ cup sliced almonds
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon powdered cumin
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook rice according to instructions. Let stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with fork.
  2. Toss the rice with the lime and orange zest, and the herbs. Toss with the cucumbers, red peppers, dates and almonds.
  3. Whisk together the olive oil and the lime and orange juice. Toss with the rice, then stir in the cumin powder. Taste and season if necessary with salt and pepper.

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