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rice salad with a citrus vinaigrette

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Milton, FL
Updated on Dec 29, 2023

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This rice salad with a citrus vinaigrette is a light and refreshing salad for spring and summer. Basmati rice has a slight nutty flavor that blends with the citrusy vinaigrette. Parsley and green onions add pops of fresh flavor. Sweet, tangy, and robust, cumin balances the flavors of the simple vinaigrette. Serve with grilled fish or chicken for a light and healthy meal.

— The Test Kitchen
prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • RICE SALAD
  • 1/2 cup sliced or slivered roasted almonds, divided
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cups basmati rice
  • 3/4 cup fresh chopped parsley
  • 1 medium orange, zested
  • 1 medium lemon, zested, divided
  • 1 cup chopped green onion
  • VINAIGRETTE
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • - salt, to taste
  • freshly ground pepper, to taste

How To Make rice salad with a citrus vinaigrette

  • Slivered almonds toasted in the oven.
    Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place the almonds on a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes.
  • Add rice to a saucepan with boiling chicken broth and oil.
    Step 2
    For the rice salad, bring the chicken broth, salt, and oil to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in the rice. Place the lid on the saucepan. Reduce heat and simmer for 40 minutes or until the rice is tender.
  • Cooked rice in a saucepan.
    Step 3
    Let the rice sit for 5 minutes. Then pour into a large serving bowl. Fluff rice with a fork and cool completely.
  • Add parsley, orange zest, lemon zest, green onions, and almonds to the rice.
    Step 4
    After the rice has completely cooled, add the parsley, orange zest, green onions, 1/4 c of the almonds, and 1/2 of the lemon zest. Toss.
  • Olive oil, orange juice, lemon juice, soy sauce, honey, and cumin in a blender.
    Step 5
    For the vinaigrette, combine olive oil, orange juice, lemon juice, soy sauce, honey, and cumin in a blender. Blend until smooth. Season with salt and ground pepper.
  • Pour vinaigrette over the rice.
    Step 6
    Pour the vinaigrette over the rice. Toss.
  • Rice Salad With Citrus Vinaigrette garnished with lemon zest and almonds.
    Step 7
    Garnish with remaining the lemon zest and 1/4 c of almonds. Serve at room temperature.
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