Confetti Rice & Dried Fruit Salad

Confetti Rice & Dried Fruit Salad is a colorful and nutritious dish that combines the sweetness of dried fruits with the crunchiness of pistachios, making it a delightful addition to any meal.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Confetti Rice & Dried Fruit Salad

Cooking Method: Boiling Cuisine: International Courses: Lunch, Salad, Side Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Basmati rice
• ¹⁄₂ cup Dried cranberries
• ¹⁄₂ cup Dried apricots
• ¹⁄₄ cup Pistachios
• ¹⁄₂ cup Red bell pepper
• ¹⁄₄ cup Green onions
• ¹⁄₄ cup Fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Cook the basmati rice according to package instructions. Once cooked, let it cool.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, dried cranberries, dried apricots, pistachios, red bell pepper, green onions, and fresh parsley.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
4. Pour the dressing over the rice mixture and toss to combine.
5. Let the salad rest for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
6. Serve the Confetti Rice & Dried Fruit Salad chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 15g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.