Elegant Almond Rice Salad

Name: Elegant Almond Rice Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 10-12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 6 cups water; 3 cups brown rice; 2 (6 ounce) jars marinated artichoke hearts; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 1 bunch green onion, chopped; 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved; slivered almonds, toasted; 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 garlic clove, chopped; 1 tablespoon finely chopped basil leaves; 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives; 1/2 bunch parsley, roughly chopped

Submitted by pink cook

"This is an elegant and excellent salad to take to a Potluck. Its taste is wonderful. Enjoy it."

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Ready In:: 1hr 5mins
Ingredients:: 15
Serves:: 10-12

ingredients

FOR THE SALAD
6 cups water
3 cups brown rice
2 (6 ounce) jars marinated artichoke hearts
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 bunch green onion, chopped
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
slivered almonds, toasted
GARLIC AND HERB DRESSING
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped basil leaves
1 tablespoon finely chopped chives
¹⁄₂ bunch parsley, roughly chopped

directions

In a large saucepan, heat water and rice to boiling. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes. Drain excess liquid from rice.
Drain artichoke hearts, reserving marinade. Halve artichoke hearts and add to rice with peas, green pepper, green onions, tomatoes, reserved marinade, and only HALF the dressing.
Toss well. Cover and chill. Just before serving, toss again and taste. Add some of remaining dressing, if desired. Sprinkle with almonds and serve.
DRESSING PREPARATION:
In a blender, puree mustard, olive oil, lemon juice garlic and herbs. With motor running, drizzle in oil to create an emulsion. Pour in a lidded jar and shake well. Refrigerate until ready to use.

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pink cook

United States

I learned how to cook since I was young helping my dear Mom in the kitchen. Also like to combine ideas or ingredients from different recipes to create some of my own, so my dear husband and my family enjoy what I cook.

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