SUMMER RICE SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE DRESSING

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Categories     Salad     Onion     Rice     Side     Goat Cheese     Bell Pepper     Summer     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

Dressing
1/2 cup corn oil
1/2 cup crumbled soft mild goat cheese (such as Montrachet)
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
Salad
4 1/2 cups water
2 1/2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice
1 teaspoon salt
1 10-ounce package frozen corn, thawed, drained
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup chopped red onion
6 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh chives or green onions

Steps:

  • For Dressing: Combine corn oil, goat cheese, vinegar, oregano, cumin and cloves in large bowl and whisk until well blended. Set aside.
  • For Salad: Bring 4 1/2 cups water to simmer in heavy large saucepan. Add rice and 1 teaspoon salt and stir to combine. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook until rice is cooked through, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.
  • Transfer rice to large bowl. Fluff with fork. Pour goat cheese dressing over hot rice and let cool, tossing occasionally. Mix in corn, red and green bell peppers, red and green onions and chives. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Rice salad can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Let stand 2 hours at room temperature before serving.)

Ricky Morris
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The dressing is a bit too tangy for my taste. I would recommend adding a little more honey or sugar to balance out the flavors.


Owais Khan
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a great make-ahead meal. I made it the night before and it was even better the next day.


Usama Rahimoon
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I'm not a huge fan of goat cheese, but I decided to give this salad a try anyway. I'm so glad I did! The dressing is amazing and the salad is so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


udayaraj sapkota
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This salad is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love that it's a healthy option that doesn't sacrifice flavor. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Mia Natividad
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the dressing. I will definitely be making this again.


Zahir Zahir
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This rice salad is the perfect summer dish! It's light, refreshing, and flavorful. I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors, and the goat cheese dressing is the perfect finishing touch.