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Curry rice salad

Recipe Information

Description:
Curry rice salad is a delicious recipe usually served as a appetizer. It requires about 30 minutes of prep time and about 30 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 1 hour. The overall cooking skill level is considered intermediate. This recipe will yield 4 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 4
Preparation Time 30 Minutes
Cook Time 30 Minutes
Total Time 1 Hour
Difficulty Intermediate
Main Ingredient Fruit; Rice; Vegetables
Category Fruit; Rice & Grains; Vegetables
Meal Lunch; Dinner
Type Appetizer; Side Dish
Subtype Salad
Diet

Ingredients

  • 4 cups water

  • 2 cups short grain brown rice

  • 1/3 cup onion, chopped

  • 2 teaspoons curry powder

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 2 teaspoons cumin

  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil

  • 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped

  • 1 cup apple, cored and chopped

  • 2 tablespoon honey

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 cup celery, chopped

  • 1 cup red and yellow bell pepper, chopped

  • 16 pineapple slices

  • 1/3 cup ranch dressing

Directions

  • Add the water and rice to a pan over high heat. Bring it to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes. Take off heat, set aside covered for 10 minutes.

  • In a small pan, heat the olive oil, curry powder, cumin, and sesame oil. Simmer for few minutes, add the onion, and stir until golden. Take off heat.

  • In a large bowl, combine the rice and onion mixture. Add the cilantro, apple, bell peppers, celery, honey, and dressing.

  • In serving plate, arrange pineapple slices to cover the base. Add the salad mix on top.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 310 cal

  • Total fat: 11g

  • Saturated fat: 1g

  • Monounsaturated fat: 6g

  • Cholesterol: 4mg

  • Sodium: 163mg

  • Carbohydrate: 50g

  • Fiber: 4g

  • Protein: 2g