Salade d'Amour

SALADE D'AMOUR

(recipe from 3 fois par jour)

SERVES 4–6

INGREDIENTS

·       1 cup basmati rice

·       2 cups water

·       1/4 cup cashews

·       1/4 cup green onion, chopped

·       1/4 cup raisins

·       1/4 cup red pepper, diced

·       1/4 cup celery, chopped

·       1/2 cup bean sprouts

·       1/2 cup baby spinach

·       Salt and pepper, to taste

FOR THE VINAIGRETTE

·       1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

·       1/4 cup vegetable oil

·       5 tablespoons tamari sauce

·       2 tablespoons honey

STEPS

1.     Rinse the rice under cold water and drain.

2.     Pour the rice and water into a saucepan and bring to a boil.

3.     Reduce heat to the lowest setting, then cook for 15 more minutes without stirring. Remove from heat, transfer to a salad bowl, and let cool.

4.     In a bowl, whisk together all the vinaigrette ingredients and pour over the rice.

5.     Add the remaining ingredients, mix well, adjust the seasoning, and serve.