BASMATI RICE CONFETTI SALAD

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My step-mom passed this recipe to me, and it's so simple to put together. We like this salad served cold, so I let it sit in the fridge for about a half hour, but it's also great served warm.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 12 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 18

1-1/2 cups uncooked basmati rice
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
8 green onions, chopped
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium red onion, chopped
1/4 cup slivered almonds
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
DRESSING:
1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions. Remove from heat; cool completely., In a large bowl, combine vegetables, almonds, raisins, cranberries and parsley; stir in rice. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients until blended. Pour dressing over rice mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to blend.

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Killua Kitty
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This is a great recipe! I made it for a picnic and it was a hit. The confetti rice added a fun touch.


Basko The Gama
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Adbul raheem Ali
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a great make-ahead dish.


Mina Parajuli
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit at parties.


Dmc Rabbi
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the pop of color from the confetti rice.


Piotr Stefanski
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Easy to make and very tasty. I used brown rice instead of white, and it turned out great.


Abdirahman Omar
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This salad is delicious! I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors. The confetti rice is a nice touch, and it adds a bit of crunch.


Javier Gonzalez
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I was a little skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! It's now one of my go-to summer salads. The dressing is perfect, and the confetti rice adds a fun touch.


Sadeeq 5556
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This is one of my favorite summer salads. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing. I love the pop of color from the confetti rice.


Enhlerh Zikhaly
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make, and the leftovers are just as good the next day.


Miasser Ibrahim
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors and textures. The dressing was tangy and flavorful, and the confetti rice added a nice crunch. I'll definitely be making this again.