Basmati Rice and Summer Vegetable Salad

By norsegal8

Ingredients

• 1 small shallot
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
• kosher salt
• fresh black pepper
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 2 cups cooked Basmati rice
• 2 cups bite-sized pieces assorted vegetables (such as radishes, tomatoes, peas, summer squash or carrot ribbons)
• 3/4 cup torn leafy greens, sprouts and herbs
• 1/3 cup red, yellow or white onions or scallions
• 2 tablespoon roasted pine nuts

Preparation

Step 1

Pulse the first 4 items in a blender until combined. Season with salt and pepper. With the blender running, slowly drizzle the olive oil. Process until well blended.

Place the remaining ingredients in a large bowl; drizzle with 3 tablespoons of the dressing and toss to coat. Serve with the remaining dressing alongside.