Warm Rice Salad With Fruits and Nuts Recipe

Name: Warm Rice Salad With Fruits and Nuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ½ cups water; 1 cup brown rice, uncooked; ¼ cup raisins; ¼ cup dried apricot, chopped; 2 tablespoons red bell peppers, very finely chopped; 2 tablespoons green onions, thinly sliced (green and white parts); 2 tablespoons pine nuts, lightly roasted; 2 tablespoons water; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon parsley flakes; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ¼ teaspoon ground coriander; ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

2 ½ cups water
1 cup brown rice, uncooked
¼ cup raisins
¼ cup dried apricot, chopped
2 tablespoons red bell peppers, very finely chopped
2 tablespoons green onions, thinly sliced (green and white parts)
2 tablespoons pine nuts, lightly roasted
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon parsley flakes
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon ground coriander
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper

1
Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
2
Add rice.
3
When water boils again, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 45 minutes, until rice is tender and most of the water has been absorbed.
4
Remove from heat and let stand covered, 5 minutes.
5
Then spoon rice into a large bowl.
6
Add raisins, apricots, bell pepper, onion, and pine nuts.
7
Toss to combine.
8
In a small bowl or custard cup, combine remaining ingredients.
9
Add to rice and mix well.
10
Serve right away (Leftovers can be served cold).

260

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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: 2 ½ cups water, 1 cup brown rice, uncooked, ¼ cup raisins, ¼ cup dried apricot, chopped, and more.

Yes, Warm Rice Salad With Fruits and Nuts 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Warm Rice Salad With Fruits and Nuts

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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