Moroccan Rice Salad (Gluten-Free)

A Moroccan style rice salad to serve as a side. If following a gluten-free diet, be sure that all of your spices are suitable. Adapted from a Suzanne Gibbs recipe. Cooking time is just the time required to cook the rice

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 1 rice salad for 6 serves

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups long grain brown rice
• 6  green onions, finely chopped (shallots)
• 1  tablespoon lemon rind, finely grated
• 1⁄3 cup  toasted almond, coarsely chopped
• 1⁄3 cup lemon juice
• 1⁄3 cup  fresh dates, chopped
• 2  tablespoons mint, torn
• 2  teaspoons  orange rind, finely grated
• 2  teaspoons ground coriander
• 2  teaspoons ground cumin
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil

Directions

1. Cook rice and drain well . (Follow the directions on the package for cooking).
2. Place warm rice in a large bowl and add all remaining ingredients, except for the oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
3. Toss to combine, adding just enough oil to moisten rice.
4. Serve salad warm or at room temperature.