INDONESIAN RICE SALAD WITH ORANGE-SESAME-CILANTRO DRESSING

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A potluck or picnic favorite. You will like the subtle flavors. If you don't like Cilantro, leave it out.

Provided by Miss Annie

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
1/4 cup dry-roasted cashews or 1/4 cup peanuts, chopped
1/3 cup raisins
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1 small red bell pepper, diced in 1/2 inch pieces
1 small green bell pepper, diced in 1/2 inch pieces
1 stalk celery, cut in half down lengthwise,and thinly sliced
1 cup fresh bean sprout
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
1 tablespoon peeled and minced fresh ginger
1 teaspoon grated fresh orange zest
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon cilantro, minced

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to directions and place in a bowl to cool to room temperature.
  • When cool, add pineapple, cashews, raisins, green onions, red and green bell peppers, celery, bean sprouts and cilantro.
  • In a jar, combine dressing ingredients and shake to mix.
  • If the salad is served immediately, drizzle all of the dressing over the salad.
  • If salad is to be served later, use only half of dressing over salad, then at the last minute add the other half of dressing, stirring to coat.
  • May be served room temperature or chilled.

Aubrey Vallejo
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Ak Afnan
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I love the pop of color from the orange segments in this salad. It's so visually appealing.


IKAUT TOM EPOLOT
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover rice. I always have some leftover rice in my fridge, so this is a perfect recipe for me.


Ebenezer Simeon Sokan
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I'm not a big fan of cilantro, but I loved the dressing in this salad. It was the perfect balance of tangy and sweet.


Candy Pop
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This salad is so flavorful and refreshing. I love the combination of sweet, sour, and salty.


Taliq Kyabs
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect side dish for grilled meats or fish.


MD Shahab
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This is a great recipe for a light and refreshing summer meal. I especially love the crunch from the peanuts.


RT Rakib Islam
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I love that this salad is so customizable. I often add other vegetables, like chopped carrots or bell peppers.


sumar khan
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The dressing is what really makes this dish. It's so flavorful and versatile. I've also used it on grilled chicken and fish.


Mian Muneeb
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for potlucks, picnics, and even just a quick lunch at home.


Awaisshah0012 Shah
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I'm not usually a fan of rice salad, but this one changed my mind. The combination of flavors and textures is amazing.


Wolf Paq
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The rice was fluffy and flavorful, and the dressing was delicious.


IZZY AFGHAN
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This Indonesian rice salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the bright and tangy orange-sesame-cilantro dressing.