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mediterranean rice salad in a bowl

Mediterranean Rice Salad

bakedbree
4.50 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Calories 119 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup basmati rice or any other long grain rice
  • salt
  • 2 1/2 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 4 chopped green onions
  • 1/2 cup dried currants
  • 3/4 cup shelled pistachios or almonds or a combination of both
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions
 

  • Toast the rice in a dry saute pan over medium heat until the rice is opaque and you begin to smell the rice.
  • Add the rice and a 2 teaspoons salt to 4 quarts of boiling water. Boil uncovered for about 8 minutes or until the rice is tender. Drain the rice and spread out on a lined cookie sheet to cool completely.
  • Whisk together the the oil, juices and spices.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add the nuts, currants, and some of the parsley and green onions. Save some for garnish.
  • Toss with the cooled rice and let stand for at least 20 minutes. Taste again to check for seasonings before you serve. This can be made 1 day ahead of time. Bring it back to room temperature before you serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 119kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 151mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7g
Keyword cold rice salad, mediterranean rice salad, rice side dish
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