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A bowl of cooked rice tossed with fresh herbs, scallions and raisins.
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Herby Peas and Crispy Green Rice

A salad perfect for spring with crispy rice, snap peas, lots of fresh herbs and raisins.
Course Salad
Cuisine Any
Keyword herby rice salad
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 266.8kcal
Author Susan Pridmore

Ingredients

  • 1 cup basmati rice or other white rice
  • 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil divided
  • ½ cup golden raisins
  • ¼ cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves
  • ¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley
  • ¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • ¼ cup finely chopped fresh dill
  • 3 ounces sugar snap peas about 20 pods, very thinly sliced
  • 1 green onion very thinly sliced
  • 1 lime zested
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt plus more for seasoning
  • ground black pepper

Instructions

Make Crispy Rice

  • Preheat the oven to 350˚F.
  • Cook the rice according to the package directions, and read this article on how to make perfect fluffy rice, with 6 tips that make a big difference.
  • Spread the cooked rice on a baking sheet. Don't line it with parchment paper or foil.
    Drizzle the rice evenly with 3 tablespoons of the olive oil without stirring the rice. Roast the rice for 5 minutes. Remove the pan and stir the rice, coating it more evenly with the oil, and return the pan to the oven. Roast for 10 minutes more, or until crispy to the touch.
    Set it aside to cool slightly on the baking sheet, about 5 minutes.
    Pro-tip: Stirring the rice before being roasted can break the grain. Don't be tempted to stir it until it's roasted for 5 minutes.

Make the Salad

  • In a large bowl, combine the raisins, mint, parsley, cilantro, dill, snap peas, and green onion.
    Whisk together the lime zest, lime juice, honey, salt, pepper and the remaining 2 tablespoons oil.
    Once the rice has cooled slightly, add it to the bowl of herbs along with the dressing, and toss until well combined.
  • Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 266.8kcal | Carbohydrates: 37.5g | Protein: 3.3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 1.7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8.6g | Sodium: 104.6mg | Potassium: 208.5mg | Fiber: 1.6g | Sugar: 8.9g | Vitamin A: 662.9IU | Vitamin C: 16.5mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1.3mg