Sweet Corn And Basmati Rice Salad

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Sweet Corn And Basmati Rice Salad

 

Recipe By :Bon Appetit, June 2000

Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00

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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

1 tablespoon dijon mustard

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil -- plus

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

3 large ears yellow corn -- husked

1 cup chopped green onions

2 1/4 cups water

1 1/2 cups basmati rice*

z teaspoon salt

1 1/4 cups coarsely chopped toasted pecans

3 bunches watercress -- stems discarded

 

Whisk red wine vinegar and mustard in large bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in

1/z cup oil. Season vinaigrette to taste with salt and

pepper.

 

Using large sharp knife, cut corn kernels from cobs. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in

heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add green

onions; sauté 30 seconds. Add corn; sauté until corn is crisp-tender, about 5

minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

 

(Vinaigrette and corn mixture can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover separately;

chill. Rewarm corn mixture over medium heat and rewhisk

vinaigrette before using.)

 

Bring 2 1/4 cups water to boil in heavy medium saucepan. Rinse rice in strainer.

Add rice and 1/2 teaspoon salt to boiling water.

Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook until water is absorbed and rice is tender

(do not stir), about 20 minutes. Remove from heat. Let

stand 5 minutes. Fluff with fork.

 

Mix rice, corn mixture and pecans in large bowl. Mix in vinaigrette and

watercress. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm or at

room temperature.

 

*Available at Indian markets and many supermarkets.

 

Source:

" Bon Appetit, June 2000 "

 

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Per serving: 141 Calories (kcal); 15g Total Fat; (94% calories from fat); 1g

Protein; 1g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 33mg Sodium

Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 3 Fat; 0

Other Carbohydrates

 

NOTES : A Dijon mustard vinaigrette brings all the flavors together. If you

can't find basmati rice, white long-grain rice is fine.