Fruity Rice Salad Recipe

An appetizing and colorful rice salad combining many different flavors, ideal for a packed lunch.

 

Ingredients

  • mixed brown and wild rice - 250g

  • celery - 3, chopped

  • spring onions - 1 bunch, chopped

  • beefsteak tomato - 1, large, chopped

  • yellow pepper - 1, seeded and diced

  • fresh parsley - 3 tbsp, chopped

  • fresh rosemary - 2 tbsp, chopped

  • dry sherry - 3 tbsp

  • raisins - 120g

  • green-skinned eating apples - 2, chopped

  • dried apricots - 180g, chopped

  • unsweetened apple juice - 3 tbsp

  • a dash of Tabasco sauce

  • light soy sauce - 2 tbsp

  • ground black pepper and salt

Method

  • First, cook the rice in a pan of lightly salted boiling water for 30 minutes until it tender. Rinse the cooked rice under cold running water to cool, drain.

  • Place the tomato, celery, spring onions, pepper, apricots, apples, raisins and cooked rice in a bowl, mix well.

  • Mix the sherry, apple juice, Tabasco sauce, soy sauce and herbs in a small bowl, season with pepper and salt.

  • Pour the dressing over the rice mixture and toss the ingredients to mix. Serve immediately or cover and chill in the refrigerator before serving. Serves 6.

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