BASMATI RICE WITH SUMMER VEGETABLE SALAD

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I found this recipe on epicurious.com. It is a great salad to use up summer vegetables. I used 4 different ones. It was great and my husband ate up all the leftovers, such as they were. I tripled the recipe for company over for dinner. We loved it.

Provided by Jolayne Cooper

Categories     Other Salads

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 smalll shallot, chopped
2 Tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1/3 c olive oil
2 c cooked basmati rice, cooled
2 c bite-size pieces assorted vegetables (such as radishes, tomatoes, peas, summer squash) or carrot ribbons
3/4 c torn mixed leafy greens, sprouts, and herbs
1/3 c chopped red, yellow, or white onion or scallions
2 Tbsp toasted pine nuts (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Pulse first 4 ingredients in a blender until combined; season with salt and pepper. with blender running, slowly drizzle in oil. Process dressing until well blended.
  • 2. Place remaining ingredients in a large bowl; drizzle with 3 tablespoons dressing and toss to coat. Pass remaining dressing alongside for drizzling over.
  • 3. NOTES: As you will see in my picture, I didn't use the mixed leafy greens. I also used much more than 3 tablespoons of the dressing. I don't like a dry salad.

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