ELEGANT ALMOND RICE SALAD

Elegant Almond Rice Salad image

Provided by pink cook

Time 1h5m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 cups water
3 cups brown rice
2 (6 ounce) jars marinated artichoke hearts
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 bunch green onion, chopped
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
slivered almonds, toasted
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped basil leaves
1 tablespoon finely chopped chives
1/2 bunch parsley, roughly chopped

Steps:

In a large saucepan, heat water and rice to boiling. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes. Drain excess liquid from rice.
Drain artichoke hearts, reserving marinade. Halve artichoke hearts and add to rice with peas, green pepper, green onions, tomatoes, reserved marinade, and only HALF the dressing.
Toss well. Cover and chill. Just before serving, toss again and taste. Add some of remaining dressing, if desired. Sprinkle with almonds and serve.
DRESSING PREPARATION:
In a blender, puree mustard, olive oil, lemon juice garlic and herbs. With motor running, drizzle in oil to create an emulsion. Pour in a lidded jar and shake well. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.6, Fat 7.4, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 97.7, Carbohydrate 53.8, Fiber 6, Sugar 3.8, Protein 7.8