Rice and Nut Salad 🥗
Overview:
Prepare yourself for a burst of flavors with this delightful Rice and Nut Salad recipe! Perfect for a quick lunch or snack, this dish combines the goodness of brown rice, nuts, fruits, and beans, all tossed in a zesty lemon dressing. Packed with nutrients and bursting with freshness, it’s a dish that’s sure to become a favorite all year round!
- Preparation Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: Not applicable
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 tablespoons sultanas (soaked)
- 2 tablespoons currants (soaked)
- 10 tablespoons cooked brown rice
- 3 tablespoons walnuts, chopped
- 2 tablespoons cashew nuts, chopped
- 2 peaches, diced
- 15 slices cucumber, chopped
- 1/4 cup red kidney beans, cooked
- 4 tablespoons black olives, sliced
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 806.9
- Fat: 37.6g
- Saturated Fat: 4.6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 236.5mg
- Carbohydrates: 107.4g
- Fiber: 11.1g
- Sugar: 30.1g
- Protein: 19.2g
Instructions:
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Prepare the Dressing: In a screw-top jar, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Shake vigorously until the mixture thickens. Set aside.
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Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, mix together the soaked sultanas, currants, cooked brown rice, chopped walnuts, chopped cashew nuts, diced peaches, chopped cucumber, cooked red kidney beans, and sliced black olives.
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Add the Dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss thoroughly to ensure that all the ingredients are coated evenly with the dressing.
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Serve: Serve the Rice and Nut Salad on a bed of shredded crisp lettuce or endive for an extra crunch and freshness.
Tips:
- For an extra burst of flavor, you can add a handful of fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro to the salad.
- Customize the salad by adding your favorite fruits or vegetables. Avocado, mango, or cherry tomatoes would be great additions.
- Make sure to soak the sultanas and currants beforehand to plump them up and enhance their flavor.
- This salad can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator for a few hours before serving. Just wait to add the dressing until you’re ready to serve to keep the salad fresh and crisp.