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Seven Herb Green Rice Salad
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
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Prep Time:15 Minutes
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Cook Time:PT35M20 Minutes
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Yield:10 servings
Ingredients
- 3 cups long-grain rice, rinsed
- 5 cups vegetable or chicken stock
- Salt to taste
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ⅓ cup red wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Pinch of sugar
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup picholine olives, pitted and chopped (or other small, green olives)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cups chopped Italian parsley
- ½ cup chopped fresh mint
- ½ cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 709.76ml long-grain rice, rinsed
- 1182.94ml vegetable or chicken stock
- Salt to taste
- 59.15ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 78.86ml red wine vinegar
- 2.13g salt
- Pinch of sugar
- 38.34g Dijon mustard
- 236.59ml extra-virgin olive oil
- 236.59ml picholine olives, pitted and chopped (or other small, green olives)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 473.18ml chopped Italian parsley
- 118.29ml chopped fresh mint
- 118.29ml chopped fresh basil
- 12.78g chopped fresh marjoram
- 12.78g chopped fresh oregano
- 12.78g chopped fresh chives
- 12.78g chopped fresh thyme
- Freshly ground black pepper
Fresh herbs are a great way to add flavor and brightness to many dishes and they are certainly the highlight here. Herbs are even fun to grow at home for novice and expert gardeners alike!
Preparation
STEP 1
In a large saucepan, combine rice, stock and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook until all liquid is absorbed, about 17 minutes.
STEP 2
Remove from heat, stir to fluff, cover and set aside to cool.
STEP 3
In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, vinegar, salt and sugar. Then whisk in mustard, then oil.
STEP 4
In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled rice, olives, onion, and herbs. Toss gently to combine.
STEP 5
Whisk dressing to emulsify, then pour over salad and toss to evenly coat rice. Season with salt and pepper to taste, cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
STEP 6
Just before serving, toss again, then transfer to a serving bowl.
Options
If missing any of the seven herbs, don’t be afraid, the recipe will still be delicious. Or feel free to substitute if an alternative herb such as dill, chervil or tarragon.
This feeds a lot of people, so it is great dish for a party.
For best result recipe requires 2 hours of cooling for flavors to blend.