CITRUS RICE SALAD WITH PARMESAN
In all of American cooking there is probably no term less meaningful than "salad." I'm racking my brain for a way to narrow the definition, but the best I can do is a dictionary-like "mixture of food, usually cold or at room temperature, with some kind of dressing." That's not saying much, but it opens a world of opportunities, especially when the base ingredient is rice, which offers a far wider variety of flavors and textures than any other grain.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, lunch, salads and dressings, main course, side dish
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook rice in abundant salted water, as you would pasta, until it's just done; white rice will take 10 to 15 minutes, brown 30 or a little longer. Drain, rinse in cold water, drain again, then put in a large bowl.
- Combine olive oil, citrus juice, zest, sugar or honey, salt and pepper in a blender and turn the machine on; a creamy emulsion will form within 30 seconds. Taste and add more citrus juice a teaspoon or two at a time until the balance tastes right to you.
- Drizzle vinaigrette over rice. Use 2 big forks to combine, fluffing rice and tossing gently to separate grains. Stir in citrus flesh, onion and mint; taste, and adjust the seasoning or moisten with a little more dressing. Serve, sprinkled with Parmesan and chopped nuts, at room temperature, or refrigerate for up to a day, bringing salad back to room temperature before serving.
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Foster Acquah
[email protected]Overall, I thought this salad was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.
ELIAS RAKOBOA
[email protected]The rice was a bit overcooked for my liking. I would recommend cooking it for a minute or two less.
Lalala Lisa
[email protected]I found this salad to be a bit bland. I think it needed more herbs or spices.
S.P Polas
[email protected]This salad was a bit too sour for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less lemon juice.
Hearher McFarland
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of citrus, but I really enjoyed this salad. The flavors were well-balanced and the Parmesan added a nice touch of richness.
dj azad
[email protected]I made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect! It's light and refreshing, and it held up well in the heat.
Humaun Rashid Arafat
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this salad. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.
Unsha Kanwal
[email protected]This was a great side dish for my grilled chicken. The citrus flavors really brightened up the meal.
Hajikhan Chachar
[email protected]I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of citrus, rice, and Parmesan is just perfect. I highly recommend it!
Jabbar tanoli
[email protected]This citrus rice salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the bright and tangy flavors. I especially appreciated how easy it was to make. I'll definitely be making this again soon.