Black Rice Salad

By mbmitch

Ingredients

• 2 cups Chinese black rice
• 1 1/2 cups basil leaves, divided
• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 3 ribs celery, diced
• 5 radishes, diced
• 1 cup chopped scallions (1 bunch)

Preparation

Step 1

•Cook rice in a large pot of boiling salted water (1 Tbsp salt for 4 qt water), uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 30 minutes. Drain in a sieve and rinse with cold water.
•Meanwhile, purée 1 cup basil leaves with oil, lemon juice, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper in a blender until emulsified. Tear remaining 1/2 cup basil leaves into a large bowl and stir together with dressing, rice, and remaining ingredients. Season to taste.