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Volume 6, Number 49 - June 17, 2005
Nutty Rice Salad

 

Ingredients:
Dressing 
2  Tbsp  Lime juice, fresh
2  Tbsp  Red wine vinegar
1  Tbsp  Honey-Dijon mustard
1  Bunch  Scallions, chopped
1/2  tsp  Salt
1  tsp  Hot pepper sauce
1/2  Cup  Extra virgin olive oil

Rice 
4  Cups  Vegetable Broth or Water
2  Cups  Long-grain brown rice
1 1/2  tsp  Salt
2   Bay leaves
3  Tsp  Dry oregano, crumbled
1/2  Cup  Sliced almonds
1/3  Cup  Capers, drained
3  Tbsp  Chives, fresh, chopped
  Salt and pepper

Instructions:

Prepare Dressing: In small bowl, whisk together lime juice, wine vinegar, mustard,
scallions, salt and hot pepper sauce.  Gradually whisk in olive oil; set aside.
 
Prepare Rice:  In large, heavy saucepan, bring vegetable broth or water to
boil.  Add rice, salt and bay leaves; mix well.  Cover and reduce heat; simmer until all broth is absorbed.  Remove bay leaves; transfer to large bowl.  Add dressing and oregano; toss well.  Cover and refrigerate, about 2 hours.  Once chilled, mix in almonds, capers and chives.  Season with salt and pepper, and serve.

Serves: 10

Nutrition Facts: 
Serving: 1
Calories 200 g 
Fat 6 g, 
Cholesterol 0  mg, 
Sodium 520 mg
Carbohydrates 31 g

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