Name: Scandinavian Rice Salad With Smoked Salmon
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2/3 cup water; 1 cup brown basmati rice (may sub any rice you like); 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided; 1 cup cooked green peas; 1/3 small English cucumber, cut in half lengthwise and thinly sliced (1 cup); 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill; 1/4 cup sliced scallion (2 scallions); 1/3 cup chopped smoked salmon (2 ounces); 1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Servings: 4 persons

2/3 cup water
1 cup brown basmati rice (may sub any rice you like)
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1 cup cooked green peas
1/3 small English cucumber, cut in half lengthwise and thinly sliced (1 cup)
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
1/4 cup sliced scallion (2 scallions)
1/3 cup chopped smoked salmon (2 ounces)
1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

1
Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in rice and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer and cover pan tightly. Cook until the rice is tender and has absorbed the water, 30 to 40 minutes. Rinse the rice under cold water until cool.
2
Combine the rice with peas, cucumber, dill, scallions and smoked salmon in a serving bowl.
3
Whisk together yogurt, oil, lemon zest and juice, pepper and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small bowl; pour over the salad and stir to combine.

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Scandinavian Rice Salad With Smoked Salmon

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