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Nutty Brown Rice Salad with Zesty Lemon Dressing

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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:

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

Enjoy your refreshing Rice and Nut Salad, a perfect blend of wholesome ingredients and vibrant flavors! 🌿🍑🥒

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