Brown Basmati Rice with Apples and Walnuts

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Brown Basmati Rice with Apples and Walnuts

 

1/3 cup walnuts

2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

zest from one orange

1/2 cup orange juice

2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

4 cups cooked brown basmati rice

1/2 cup dried cranberries

1 jonagold apple, cut into 1/4-inch pieces

3 stalks of celery, cut into 1/4-inch slices

5 or 6 pale green celery leaves, chopped

a sprigs parsley, chopped

 

Roast the walnuts in a preheated 350 degrees oven for 5 to 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.

Makes 8 servings.