rice salad with a citrus vinaigrette
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This is an incredible salad to serve with grilled tilapia on a hot summer day or on a cold winter day. You don't have to worry about keeping it cool or warm.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
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.
— The Test Kitchen
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Ingredients For rice salad with a citrus vinaigrette
- RICE SALAD
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1/2 csliced or slivered almonds, roasted
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4 cchicken broth
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2 Tbspolive oil, extra virgin
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1/2 tspsalt
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2 cbasmati rice
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3/4 cfresh chopped parsley
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1lemon, zested
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1 mdorange, zested
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1 cchopped green onion
- VINAIGRETTE
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1/2 colive oil, extra virgin
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3 Tbspfresh lemon juice
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1/4 cfresh orange juice
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2 Tbspsoy sauce
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1 Tbsphoney
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1 1/2 tspground cumin
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salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
How To Make rice salad with a citrus vinaigrette
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1Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place the almonds on a baking sheet and cook for 5 minutes.
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2For 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.
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3Let rice sit for 5 minutes then place in a large serving bowl. Fluff rice with a fork and cool completely.
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4After the rice has completely cooled, add parsley, orange zest, 1/2 of lemon zest, green onions, and 1/4 cup of almonds. Toss.
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5For 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.
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6Pour the vinaigrette over the rice and toss well.
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7Garnish with remaining lemon zest and almonds. Serve at room temperature.
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