This salad is just lovely on a hot summer day. I found this on http://tilda.com. Tilda is a brand of basmati rice and they offer recipes on their website. This is from the website and definitely a keeper!
For the rice salad
Cook the rice in a large pan of boiling water following pack instructions.Drain and spread out in a thin layer in a wide, shallow serving bowl. Allow to cool.Meanwhile, place the tomato, cucumber, red onion, avocado, feta cheese, olives and fresh herbs in a bowl and stir gently to combine.
For the dressing
Place all the dressing ingredients in a bowl and mix well.Season to taste, then stir gently through the cooked and cooled rice.Add the tomato mixture to the rice and stir gently to combine. Serve immediately.
INGREDIENTS
For the rice salad
150g Basmati Rice
1 large vine tomato, finely chopped
1/4 cucumber, peeled, deseeded and finely diced
1/2 small red onion, very finely diced
1 avocado, peeled, destoned and chopped into 1cm cubes
100g feta cheese, crumbled
6-8 black olives, pitted and thickly sliced
(I added more because I love olives. I used one can of pitted black olives)
1-2 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped
Few leaves fresh basil and mint, roughly torn
For the dressing
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 lemon juice
1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp caster sugar
salt and freshly ground black pepper
Enjoy! xxx Natascha
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Looking good, whoop whoop. Did you remember to save me a plate this time Natasha??? Lol ππππ
Hahaha! Of course! Even have a lovely glass of chilled wine to go with it! πππππππ
Oh sounds lovely, should we book a spot at the spa after? You know how tired you can get after eating such delicious foods! ! Lol
Really…life is so trying in moments like these. Perhaps a glass of champagne at the spa as well? πππππ
That sounds like heaven lol. Relaxation, full belly, being massaged while enjoying and sipping champagne? Why OF COURSE haha πππππβ€
Let’s face it..only real women can face tough challenges like these haaahaa. Hey..let’s make it two bottles of champagne. I am not keen on odd numbers πππ
Haha, that’s a wonderful idea, LET’S DO THIS, lol πππͺβ€
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Btw, got the dessert part covered for after lol
Thank God!!! Hahaha
Haha, homeade bread, AND dessert. PERFECT to add lol
Btw,I am nominating you for The Dragon’s Loyalty Award
Thanks so much, Stephy! β€β€β€β€β€β€β€β€π
Awe, thanks Natasha for your love and support
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Sounds delicious, perfect for summer!
It really was yummy. Thank you xxx
This sounds and looks just perfect for summer! Need to give it a try asap π
My husband is Spanish and not used to eating salads with rice but he adored this. Defintely a winner. Thanks so much xxxx
Me, I absolutely love salads with rice, it doesn’t make you feel so “full” than pasta for example does
I agree and basmati is so good!
Oh yes, Basmati is my favorite, even. Can’t wait to try out this salad π
I hope you like it too! πππππ
No doubts! π