Friday, 06 November 2009

• Recipe: Brown Basmati Apple Walnut Salad

  This is a guest post from Chow Times.
  

  
  
  

  
  Brown Basmati Rice is gaining popularity for it's higher nutritional values. It also tastes nuttier than regular white rice. A friend told me that after a few months of changing from white rice to brown rice, she is actually losing weight. I may try to include some brown rice in my regular rice and my family will slowly accept it. I'm sure Ben is going to make a fuss of it as he hates grainy stuff like whole wheat or whole grain bread. 
  

  This Brown Basmati Apple Walnut Salad can be kept in the refrigerator for a couple of days, which makes it the perfect make-ahead dish for company.  You may add the apples and toasted walnuts just before serving.  In fact, this salad tastes better the next day.
  

  Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup toasted walnuts
  • 4 cups cooked brown basmati rice
  • 1/2 cup dried cherries, raisins or cranberries
  • 1 apple, sliced
  • 2 stalks celery, sliced
  • 5 to 6 celery leaves, chopped
  • 4 sprigs parsley, chopped

  Dressing:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • zest of 1 orange
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

  Directions:

  In a small bowl, combine the dressing ingredients until thoroughly mixed.

  Combine the salad ingredients in a large bowl.

  Toss with the salad dressing until evenly coated.

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