Description
- Curried rice salad with fruits and herbs blends spices, fruits, and yogurt into a deliciously fresh vegetarian dish. Perfect for any season!
Ingredients
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1½ cups uncooked brown basmati rice
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3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 tablespoons curry powder
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1 teaspoon turmeric powder
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1 teaspoon ground ginger
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½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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4 green onions, thinly sliced
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1 Granny Smith apple, diced
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½ cup golden raisins (or dried cranberries)
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⅓ cup walnuts
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½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
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1 cup plain Greek yogurt
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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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1½ tablespoons lemon juice
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½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
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Optional Add-Ins:
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1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
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½ cup cooked lentils
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½ cup diced cucumber
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Instructions
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Rinse the brown basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
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In a medium saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the curry powder, turmeric, ginger, and black pepper. Stir for about 1 minute until the spices become aromatic.
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Stir in the rinsed rice, coating it well with the spices. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring it to a boil.
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Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 35–40 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed. Let the rice sit, covered, for 10 minutes off heat.
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Fluff the rice with a fork and transfer it to a large baking sheet to cool completely. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, extra virgin olive oil, and lemon juice until smooth.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled rice with half the green onions, diced apple, raisins, and most of the chopped parsley.
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Gently fold in the yogurt dressing and mix until everything is evenly coated. Add salt to taste.
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Top the salad with the remaining green onions, parsley, and walnuts before serving.