Recipe

Lemon Rice Salad Recipe


Print Recipe

Ingredients
  • 2 tsps sugar .
  • 1 garlic clove, minced .
  • 1/4 minced fresh basil or 1 tbsp dried basil .
  • 6 c cooked long-grain rice .
  • 1/3 c white wine vinegar .
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard .
  • 1/2 c sliced pecans, toasted .
  • 1/2 tsp salt .
  • 2 c sliced seeded cucumbers .
  • 1 c vegetable oil or olive oil .
  • 1/4 c minced fresh parsley .
  • 2 c cooked wild rice .
  • 1/2 tsp pepper .
  • 1-2 tsp grated lemon peel .
  • 2/3 c thinly sliced green onions

Directions
  • Step #1 In a jar with tight-fitting lid, mix the first seven ingredients; shake well.
  • Step #2 In a lare bowl, mix long grain & wild rice; add dressing & toss.
  • Step #3 Cover up & put in the fridge overnight.
  • Step #4 Add the cucumbers, green onions, parsley, basil & pepper; mix well.
  • Step #5 Chill for 2 hrs.
  • Step #6 Fold in toasted pecans just before serving.
  • Step #7 **Cook time does not include overnight refrigeration or 2 hrs chill time before serving.
  • Step #8 ***For cook time I am estimating the rice cooking time of approximately 30 mins.
  • Step #9 Depending on how you cook your rice whether steaming it or cooking it on the stove-top--adjust cooking time accordingly.
  • Step #10 I am also estimating toasting the pecans in a 350 degree oven for about 5 mins on a lightly greased cooking sheet.
  • Enjoy the Lemon Rice Salad recipe

Viewing Lemon Rice Salad Receipe