Red Rice Salad with Pomegranate and Pistachios
Ingredients
- For the Salad:
- 1 cup red rice
- 2½ cups water
- ½ cup pomegranate seeds
- ⅓ cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
- ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
- For the Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Step 1: Rinse and cook the red rice until tender, then cool.
- Step 2: Chop pistachios, onion, parsley, and mint.
- Step 3: Whisk together dressing ingredients.
- Step 4: Combine rice with salad ingredients in a large bowl.
- Step 5: Add dressing and toss gently before serving.