Brown Basmati Rice with Apples and Walnuts

Contributed By: mgratiot

Raley's "Something Extra" magazine

This salad is a great source of vitamins, omega fatty acids, fiber and nutrients that can help reduce LDL (bad) cholesterol, improve the immune system and protect against infection.

Ingredients
1/3 cup (40g) walnuts
2 tbsp (30mL) extra virgin olive oil

Zest from one orange
1/2 cup (120ml) orange juice
2 tbsp (30mL) apple cider vinegar
1/2 tsp (3g) sea salt
1/4 tsp (1 g) black pepper
1/4 tsp (.5g) ground nutmeg
4 cups (800g) cooked brown basmati rice
1/2 cup (75g) dried cranberries
1 Jonagold apple, cut into 1/4-inch (1/2cm) pieces
3 stalks Celery, cut into 1/4-inch (1/2cm) slices
5 Or 6 pale green celery leaves, chopped
4 sprigs Parsley, chopped

Preparation :
Roast the walnuts in a preheated 350 degree F (175 degree C) oven for 5-7 minutes. Chop coarsely and set aside. In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, orange zest, orange juice, vinegar, sea salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Mix well. To this mixture, add the rice, cranberries, apple, celery, and celery leaves. Also add the parsley and chopped walnuts. Toss all together until the salad is well-mixed.

Cook's Notes

Serve with cream of carrot soup for lunch, steamed greens or as an accompaniment to poached or steamed fish.
Nutrient Information
310 Calories
9g Total Fat
1.5g Saturated Fat
54g Carbohydrates
190mg Sodium
4g Fiber

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