Elegant Almond Rice Salad Recipe

Name: Elegant Almond Rice Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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

Servings: persons

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

1
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.
2
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.
3
Toss well. Cover and chill. Just before serving, toss again and taste. Add some of remaining dressing, if desired. Sprinkle with almonds and serve.
4
DRESSING PREPARATION:
5
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.

723

kcal

Calories

Fat

128

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE SALAD, 6 cups water, 3 cups brown rice, 2 (6 ounce) jars marinated artichoke hearts, and more.

Yes, Elegant Almond 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.

Elegant Almond Rice Salad

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