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Basmati Rice Salad




A nice blend of taste and texture creates this basmati rice salad. Flavorful basmati rice, sweet crunchy carrots, olives and a citrus soy dressing make this delicious and easy rice salad recipe.

The easy menu planner will give you a variety of ideas for quick meals.

3-4 servings

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5 Ingredients Needed:

basmati rice – 3 cups cooked
(prepare according to package directions)
(substituting beef, chicken or vegetable stock
for the cooking water will add extra flavor to this salad recipe)

shredded carrots – 1 cup
(use store bought shredded carrots to save time)

black olives – 1/4 cup chopped

ponzu sauce – 1 tbsp or to taste
(ponzu sauce is a citrus accented soy sauce
available in most grocery stores in the ethnic aisle)
(you may use regular soy sauce if you prefer)

dried thyme – 1/4 tsp
(rub thyme in the palm of your hand before adding to salad to
release the flavor of the thyme into the salad)


Make Ahead:
- prepare rice according to package directions and measure out 3 cups

Quick Tip: When cooking rice, extra flavor can be added to the rice by substituting beef, chicken or vegetable stock for the water.

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1. In a mixing bowl, combine all the salad ingredients and toss well to combine.

2. Allow salad to marinate for a half hour or so before serving.

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Quick Meals - Menu Planner

Quick Meal Ideas:

** Serve this easy rice salad with scrambled eggs seasoned with vegetables and cheese and peeled orange sections and grapes on the side.

** Serve basmati rice salad recipe over a bed of steamed cabbage and chow mien noodles along with grilled chicken.

** You could also serve this rice salad recipe on mixed salad greens with a simple fruit salad like our apple salad.


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