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.
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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 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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