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Wild Rice Salad with Cucumber and Orange

Published under: Salad

Ingredients:

  • Wild Rice – 200 gms
  • Water – 850 ml
  • Red Pepper – 1, skinned, deseeded and thinly sliced
  • Yellow Pepper – 1, skinned, deseeded and thinly sliced
  • Orange Pepper – 1, skinned, deseeded and thinly sliced
  • Cucumber – 1/2, halved lengthways and sliced
  • Orange – 1, peeled and pith removed and cubed
  • Tomatoes – 3, ripe, cut into chunks
  • Red Onion – 1, chopped very finely
  • Flat-leaf Parsley – handful, chopped

For the Dressing:

  • Garlic – 1 clove, crushed
  • Balsamic Vinegar – 1 tblsp
  • Sea Salt
  • Black Pepper
  • Extra-Virgin Olive Oil – 2 tblsp
  • Salt and Pepper

Method:

  1. Put the wild rice and water in a large pan and bring it to boil.
  2. Stir, cover and simmer for about 45 minutes or until the rice is firm to the bite.
  3. Uncover the rice for the last few minutes of cooking to allow any excess water to evaporate.
  4. To make the dressing, put the crushed garlic, vinegar, olive oil and the seasonings into a screw-top jar and shake vigorously.
  5. Drain the rice and turn into a large bowl.
  6. Pour over the dressing and mix.
  7. Then add the chopped peppers, cucumber, orange, tomatoes, red onion and parsley.
  8. Serve.
Praveen Kumar
Praveen Kumar
Praveen Kumar founded Awesome Cuisine, a platform created in 2008 to showcase India's vibrant culinary heritage. A digital marketer by profession and a passionate food lover, Praveen has been exploring the world of food since his school days. With Awesome Cuisine, he combines his expertise in digital marketing with his deep love for food, sharing delicious recipes and inspiring others to appreciate the joy of cooking. Through Awesome Cuisine, he invites you to join him on a flavorful journey and discover the wonders of Indian cuisine.

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