Spring Salad With Brown Basmati Rice
Bring a taste of spring to the table with Brown Basmati Rice! Serve in a seasonal salad with spinach, oranges, toasted walnuts, and crumbled goat cheese for a light, fresh, pantry-friendly dish that’s as simple as it is delicious. Out of fresh oranges? Canned mandarins will do, and feel free to swap walnuts for whichever nuts or seeds you have on hand!
60
Minutes
6
Servings
1
Cup
370
Calories
Ingredients
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1Cup
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1 1⁄2cupsvegetable broth or water
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2ozspinach
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1orange, cut into segments or 1 can of mandarin oranges
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1cupswalnuts, toasted
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1⁄2cupsgoat cheese, crumbled
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Vinaigrette:
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2tspDijon mustard
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2tbspolive oil
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1tbspwhite sugar
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2tsprice vinegar or champagne vinegar
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1⁄2tspsea salt
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1⁄4tspcracked black pepper
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Juice of 1 orange
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Cup
Serves: 6
Amount Per Serving | ||
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Calories: | 370 | |
% Daily Value* | ||
Total Fat: 24g | 31% | |
Saturated Fat: 6g | ||
Trans Fat: 0g | ||
Cholesterol: 15mg | 5% | |
Sodium: 470mg | 20% | |
Total Carbohydrate: 31g | 11% | |
Dietary Fiber: 3g | 11% | |
Sugars: 6g | 12% | |
Protein: 10g | 20% |
Instructions
- Bring 1 ½ cups of vegetable broth and 1 cup of Lundberg Family Farms Organic Brown Basmati Rice to a boil. Cover with a tight-fitting lid, reduce heat to a low-simmer and cook for 40 minutes. Let stand for 10 mins. Let cool for 10 mins and add to a large bowl.
- Rinse and drain spinach, add to the rice mixture.
- Segment 1 orange or use 1 can of mandarin oranges. Arrange on top of spinach layer.
- In a small sauté pan over medium-low heat, toast walnuts until almost brown (about 5 mins). Add to large bowl.
- Prepare vinaigrette: In a small bowl add Dijon mustard. Whisk in oil until incorporated. Add all other ingredients and whisk until fully incorporated.
- Top with goat cheese and drizzle the vinaigrette over all the ingredients. Serve and enjoy!
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