Rice and Nut Salad

Submitted by Derf2440

"Nice starter salad, crunchie"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil, virgin
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• salt and pepper
• 4 ounces sultanas, soaked
• 2 ounces currants, soaked
• 10 ounces cooked brown rice
• 3 ounces almonds, chopped
• 2 ounces walnuts, chopped
• 2 ounces cashew nuts, chopped
• 15 ounces peach slices, in natural juice,drained and chopped chunky
• 1⁄4 cucumber, cubed
• 4 ounces cooked red kidney beans
• 6 black olives, pitted

directions

1. Put the olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a screw top jar and shake vigorously until thickened.
2. Mix together the soaked fruits, rice, nuts, peaches, cucumber, beans and olives.
3. Pour the dressing over and toss thoroughly.
4. Serve on a bed of shredded crisp lettuce or endive.

Reviews

[Sherrie-pie]

This was delicious, if a little dry. Next time I make it I'll increase the amount of dressing. I substituted the peaches with apricots and the cashews with pine nuts. (I didn't shop for the recipe - spur of the moment decision). It was different and really good. Just be prepared to increase the amount of dressing if you feel you need to. Thanks Derf.