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Curried Rice Salad with Orange
A flavorful brown rice salad with crunchy pistachios, sweet currants, and an orange-curry dressing! A tasty side dish for picnics & potlucks, or take-along lunches.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 5 (1-cup servings)
Calories: 256 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine:
Indian , Vegan , gluten-free
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain brown rice (jasmine or basmati)
- 3 green onions
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup currants (or raisins)
- 1/3 cup pistachios, shelled
For the orange-curry dressing:
- 1/3 cup fresh orange juice (about 1 orange)
- 1 Tbsp. curry powder
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
- 1 Tbsp. rice vinegar, unseasoned
- 1/2 tsp. orange zest (optional)
- 1/4 tsp. salt
Instructions
- Rinse and cook rice according to package instructions.*
- Meanwhile, make the dressing: Add all dressing ingredients to a small bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside.
- Slice green onions and roughly chop cilantro, large stems removed. Place in a medium/large mixing bowl. Add currants and pistachios.
- When rice is cooked, add to bowl. Pour dressing over top and stir well.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least an hour to let flavors mellow and further combine.
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Notes
- *Cooking rice: I combine 1 cup rice with 1 ¾ cup water. Then bring to light boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer for about 35-40 minutes.
- Curry powder: The curry flavor is strong so feel free to decrease if desired. Most often I use "Simply Organic" brand.
- Yield: Recipe makes about 5 cups salad.
- Storing: Feel free to prepare it up to a day ahead of time. The rice starts to dry out as it chills, so it's best enjoyed within 2-3 days. (Sometimes I'll squeeze extra fresh orange juice on top right before serving to brighten it up.)
- Originally published April 2018. Updated May 2023.
Nutrition Information
Calories
256kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Potassium
368mg
(11%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
220IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
50mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5(1-cup servings)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 256
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 256kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Potassium | 368mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 220IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.