Lemon Rice Salad
Recipe from
Fine Cooking Magazine
A fresh lemon-herb dressing pairs well with the nutty flavor of basmati rice. Cool and gently fluff the basmati before dressing to ensure a light salad.

Servings:
Yields about 5 cups
Ingredients
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1/4 cupminced shallots or scallions (white and green parts)see savings

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2 tablespoonsolive oilsee savings

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1 cupbasmati or jasmine rice, well rinsedsee savings

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2 cupsrich vegetable or chicken stocksee savings

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1 teaspoongrated lemon zestsee savings

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2-1/2 tablespoonsfresh lemon juicesee savings

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1/3 cuproughly chopped cilantro, basil, mint, or a mixsee savings

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1 teaspoonfinely minced garlicsee savings

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1/2 cupfinely diced red onion, rinsed in cold watersee savings

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1/2 cupdiced red bell peppersee savings

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1/3 cuplightly toasted pine nuts, pepitas, or chopped cashewssee savings

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Directions
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In a deep saucepan over moderate heat, saute the shallots in 1 tablespoon of the olive oil until soft but not brown. Add the rice and continue to saute for 2 to 3 minutes longer, stirring regularly. Add the stock and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover, and continue to cook until all the liquid is absorbed, 14 to 16 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand, partially covered, for 5 minutes. Gently fluff the rice with a fork and pour into a large bowl to cool completely.
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Add the lemon zest, juice, herbs, garlic, onion, bell pepper, nuts, and remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the rice and gently stir to combine.
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Make Ahead: If not using immediately, cover and refrigerate for up to three days.
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