Scandinavian Rice Salad With Smoked Salmon

photo by JackieOhNo!

- Ready In:
- 55mins
- Ingredients:
- 13
- Serves:
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4
ingredients
- 2⁄3 cup water
- 1 cup brown basmati rice (may sub any rice you like)
- 3⁄4 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1 cup cooked green peas
- 1⁄3 small English cucumber, cut in half lengthwise and thinly sliced (1 cup)
- 1⁄4 cup chopped fresh dill
- 1⁄4 cup sliced scallion (2 scallions)
- 1⁄3 cup chopped smoked salmon (2 ounces)
- 1⁄2 cup nonfat plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
directions
- Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in rice and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer and cover pan tightly. Cook until the rice is tender and has absorbed the water, 30 to 40 minutes. Rinse the rice under cold water until cool.
- Combine the rice with peas, cucumber, dill, scallions and smoked salmon in a serving bowl.
- Whisk together yogurt, oil, lemon zest and juice, pepper and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small bowl; pour over the salad and stir to combine.
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Reviews
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I must admit, this turned out much better than I expected! At best, I thought it would be a nice healthy lunch but it was really very flavorful and nicely seasoned! I used regular brown rice but, other than that, made this exactly as posted. Thanks for sharing this unexpected delight! Made for ZWT6 by a RedHot Renegade.
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
januarybride
Saint Louis, Missouri