Indian Rice Salad

By Hapemom

This is a very tasty brown rice recipe salad made with asparagus, apples, raisins, and a curry lemon dressing. Mmm!! Very different and tasty.

Ingredients

• GARNISH:
• 1 1/2 cups brown rice
• 4 cups water
• 1 (10 ounce) can asparagus tips, drained
• *Tip - I prefer fresh roasted asparagus*
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 2 red apples, cored and diced
• 1/4 cup golden raisins
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh pineapple

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 35mins
Adapted from allrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Combine the rice and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 30 minutes, until rice is tender. Drain, if necessary, and cool.

2. While the rice is cooling, place golden raisins in a bowl, and fill with enough hot water to cover. Let soak for 20 minutes to plump. Drain.

3. If using fresh asapagus, toss with a little olive oil and roast until tender-crisp.

4. In a medium bowl, whip cream until soft peaks form. Fold in curry powder, lemon juice, salt and pepper. In a separate bowl, stir together the brown rice, asparagus, red pepper, apples, and raisins (RESERVE A LITTLE OF EACH FOR GARNISH). Fold into the curry cream, and chill until serving.