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Pomegranate Rice Salad

Delicious Pomegranate Rice Salad for Vibrant Flavor Boost

This Pomegranate Rice Salad is a vibrant mix of flavors and colors, perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 290

Ingredients
  

For the Rice Base
  • 1 cup Cooked Mixed Rice wild, brown, and basmati rice mix
For the Dressing
  • ¼ cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil or avocado/sesame oil for different flavor
  • 3 tablespoons Fresh Orange Juice or lemon juice for a tangy twist
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice adjust orange juice for sweetness
  • 2 tablespoons White Wine Vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup or honey for non-vegan
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Coriander
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • Sea Salt to taste
  • Freshly Ground Black Pepper to taste
For the Salad Mix
  • 2 tablespoons Scallions or green onions
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • ½ cup Toasted Pistachios or walnuts/almonds/sunflower seeds
  • ½ cup Fresh Parsley chopped
  • ¼ cup Fresh Mint Leaves chopped
  • 1 cup Pomegranate Arils or dried cranberries

Equipment

  • skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook your mixed rice according to package instructions, using a ratio of 1 cup rice to 2 cups water. Once done, spread the rice on a baking sheet to cool for about 10 minutes.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients: olive oil, white wine vinegar, orange juice, lemon juice, maple syrup, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped scallions and minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add cooled mixed rice to the skillet and stir gently for about 2 minutes until heated through.
  5. In a large bowl, combine the rice mixture with pistachios, parsley, mint, and pomegranate arils. Add half of the dressing and toss gently.
  6. Drizzle remaining dressing on the salad, toss gently, taste, and adjust seasoning. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 120mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Prepare the salad a few hours in advance for better flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.

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