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.
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Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Rice, Pasta & Bread
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 8
Special Features: Kids can help make it
Kids can help make it
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Vegetarian
Meal Type: Appetizers
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.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 310
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Total Fat: 9g
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Saturated Fat: 1.5g
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Carbohydrates: 54g
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Sodium: 190mg
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Fiber: 4g