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The ingredients in this particular salad are all familar, but the sum total is decidedly exotic. I love the way cinnamon, in particular, can surprise and delight when used in savory dishes. Here it works with fresh lime–both the juice and the zest– to imbue the rice with tremendous flavor. Green onions and mint add color and freshness; cashews a buttery crunch.
Have a wonderful weekend! Hope the weather is as glorious where you are as it is here.
Persian Brown Rice and Cashew Salad {Vegan, Gluten-Free}
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
- 2 tsp finely grated lime zest
- 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey or brown rice syrup
- 3 cups cooked brown basmati rice or other long-grain brown rice, cooled
- 1/2 cup chopped pitted dates
- 3/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 3/4 cup packed fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1/2 cup lightly salted roasted cashews, coarsely chopped
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together cinnamon, salt, lime zest, lime juice, oil and honey.
- In a large bowl, combine rice and dates. Add dressing and gently toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, until chilled, or for up to 24 hours. Just before serving, add green onions, mint and cashews, gently tossing to combine.
Glad you and the family enjoyed it, Anna!
Kelly: It was a treat to meet you, too! I hope you enjoyed the conference as much as I did! 🙂
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Made this for the family last night–loved by all! Thanks for the great recipe!
Anna G.
This looks fantastic. Just wanted to say that it was fantastic meeting you at IACP. I love that you are just as warm and friendly in person as you come across on the blog and in your books. Hope you enjoyed the rest of your conference.