Spinach Rice Salad Recipe
September 28, 2009 by Free Recipes · Leave a Comment
This salad is just full of yummy goodness. Spinach, rice, sunflower seads (for a little extra crunch) as well as some fruits and herbs. It’s a salad that has a lot of gourmet appeal. (and it’s yummy too)
Rice and Spinach Salad
Ingredients:
6 cups fresh spinach, torn
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil (preferably extra virgin)
1 tbsp honey
1 cup green grapes, cut in half
1 cup raspberries
2 oranges, peeled and cut into sections
2 tsp fresh basil
2 cups of brown rice, cooked and chilled
Salt and pepper to taste
Add spinach, rice, grapes and sunflower seeds to a large salad bowl and combine.
Blend vinegar, oil, honey, basil, salt and pepper thoroughly and pour over rice mixture. Toss until well coated then gently add oranges and raspberries.
This would make an ideal accompaniment to any BBQ meat.