PARSLEY-PISTACHIO RICE SALAD

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A healthy, delicious and fresh rice salad for summer flavored with mint and parsley and a light lemon dressing.

Provided by Susancrawf

Categories     Salad     Grains     Rice Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup basmati rice
1 cup water
¼ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon coarse grained mustard
salt and pepper to taste
½ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
2 tomatoes, diced
½ red bell pepper, seeded and diced
¼ cup chopped pistachio nuts
¼ cup chopped pitted kalamata olives

Steps:

  • Combine the rice and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until rice has absorbed all of the water, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set aside to cool.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice and mustard. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the rice, and stir in the parsley, mint, tomatoes, bell pepper, pistachios and olives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.1 calories, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 195.1 mg, Sugar 3 g

Anees Ansari
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This salad was a bit bland for my taste, but I think that's because I didn't use enough dressing. I'll definitely try it again with more dressing next time.


Cheryl Ellis
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's also very easy to make, which is a bonus.


ayaz afghan
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I'm always looking for new rice salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's light and refreshing, with a nice balance of flavors. I will definitely be making this again.


zeshan studios
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This salad was a great way to use up some leftover rice. It was quick and easy to make, and the flavors were really nice. I especially liked the addition of the pistachios.


Md Sajedul Islam
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Yum! I made this salad for lunch today and it was delicious. The dressing was light and tangy, and the rice and vegetables were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.


Zoe Miller
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This recipe is a keeper! The rice salad was easy to make and packed with flavor. I loved the combination of parsley, pistachios, and dried cranberries. It was the perfect side dish for my grilled chicken.


Betty Eghan
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This parsley pistachio rice salad was a hit at my last potluck! The flavors were bright and fresh, and the pistachios added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.