RICE SALAD WITH A CITRUS VINAIGRETTE
This delicious salad was a wonderful surprise to the entire Crew... surprising in that we all agreed on how good it is! Great choice for a picnic or potluck.
Provided by Kelly Phillips
Categories Other Salads
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place the almonds on a baking sheet and cook for 5 minutes.
- 2. For rice salad: In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth, salt, and oil to a boil. Stir in rice. Place lid on the saucepan and reduce to a simmer for 40 minutes or until rice is tender. Let rice sit for 5 minutes then place in a large serving bowl. Fluff rice with a fork. After the rice has completely cooled, add parsley, orange zest, 1/2 of lemon zest, green onions, and 1/4 cup of the almonds. Toss.
- 3. For the vinaigrette: In a blender combine olive oil, orange juice, lemon juice, soy sauce, honey, and cumin. Blend until smooth. Season with salt and fresh ground pepper.
- 4. Pour the vinaigrette over the rice and toss well. Garnish with remaining lemon zest and almonds.
- 5. Serve at room temperature.
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Love 123
l12369@hotmail.co.ukI would make this salad again, but I would make a few changes.
Esther Alaofin
a.esther@aol.comOverall, I thought this salad was just okay.
Prince jhon Kabir
k_p@yahoo.comThe vegetables were a bit too crunchy for my liking.
rei balan
r@yahoo.comI found the rice to be a bit bland.
Moriom Mim
mim_moriom@hotmail.frThe citrus vinaigrette is a bit too sour for my taste.
Sophia Esposito
sophia.esposito@hotmail.comI'm not a big fan of citrus flavors, but I really enjoyed this salad.
Xavier Anaya
x_a34@gmail.comThis salad is a great way to use up leftover rice.
Areej Soni
sa@hotmail.frI love the fact that this salad is healthy and delicious.
Ontu Mojumder
mo56@hotmail.co.ukThis salad is so easy to make, it's perfect for a weeknight meal.
Jafta Seane
j@yahoo.comI love the crunch of the vegetables in this salad.
Catherine Agborbock
catherine-a@yahoo.comThis salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.
Kudzaiishe mupotaringa
k-m26@yahoo.comI'm not usually a fan of rice salad, but this one is really good. The citrus vinaigrette makes all the difference.
Martina Gonzalez
g70@gmail.comThis salad is so refreshing and light, it's perfect for a hot summer day.
Mohan Sah
sah.mohan@yahoo.comI love the pop of color that the citrus vinaigrette adds to this salad.
ALvi Ahmed Raj
a@hotmail.frThis salad is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a good way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Shuvo Chowdhury
s-c@hotmail.co.ukI made this salad for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the fresh and flavorful taste.
Md Sompod Sorkar
m_sorkar22@gmail.comThis is a great recipe for a light and healthy lunch or dinner. It's also very easy to make, which is a bonus!
haris zahid
z75@yahoo.comI love the combination of flavors in this salad. The citrus vinaigrette is perfectly balanced, and the rice and vegetables are cooked to perfection.
Abdullahraja911 Rub nwaz
rabdullahraja91148@gmail.comThis rice salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish, perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. The citrus vinaigrette adds a bright and tangy flavor that complements the rice and vegetables perfectly.