California Rice Salad Recipe

Name: California Rice Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice (or Wehani-a red hybrid grown in California); 6 radishes, halved and sliced 1/4-inch thick; 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced; 1/2 cup red onion, diced; 2 beets, cooked, peeled, and diced (about 1 1/2 cups); 1/4 cup fresh scallions, chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped (or 2 tsp. dried); Dressing; 1/4 cup white wine vinegar; 1 1/2 tablespoons prepared horseradish; 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard; 1 -2 teaspoon sugar, to taste; 1 teaspoon salt; fresh ground black pepper, to taste; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

1 cup basmati rice (or Wehani-a red hybrid grown in California)
6 radishes, halved and sliced 1/4-inch thick
1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup red onion, diced
2 beets, cooked, peeled, and diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
1/4 cup fresh scallions, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped (or 2 tsp. dried)
Dressing
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
1 -2 teaspoon sugar, to taste
1 teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

1
Cook rice according to directions on package. You should have about 3 cups. Allow it to cool to room temperature.
2
Combine the rice, radishes, bell pepper, red onion, beets, chives, and dill in a large bowl. Toss well.
3
Make the dressing:
4
Whisk the vinegar, horseradish, mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Gradually add the oil, whisking until it is smooth.
5
Pour the dressing over the rice mixture and toss until well blended. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for a few hours to blend the flavors. Enjoy!

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup basmati rice (or Wehani-a red hybrid grown in California), 6 radishes, halved and sliced 1/4-inch thick, 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced, 1/2 cup red onion, diced, and more.

Yes, California Rice Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

California Rice Salad

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