Description
In 30 minutes or less you have not only a wonderful tasting salad but a beautiful salad. I make this for the holidays. Really looks and taste great and everyone loves it.
Ingredients
- Long Grain Rice
- Water
- Chicken Broth
- Garlic Cloves
- Salt
- Vinaigrette
- Red Bell Pepper
- Yellow Pepper
- Green Bell Pepper
- Red Onion
- Grape Tomatoes
- Fresh Basil
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold running water until the water runs clear
- Drain thoroughly
- Place the rice, chicken broth and water in a heavy saucepan with a tight-fitting lid
- Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring gently to keep the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pan
- When the water is boiling rapidly, stop stirring, cover the pan with the lid and turn the heat down to low
- Let cook, without lifting the lid, for 20 minutes
- Remove from the heat, lift the lid to release the steam, and replace it immediately
- Let stand, covered, for 10 minutes and serve
- Meanwhile, crush the garlic with the salt making a rough paste
- Add the garlic paste to the vinaigrette and let stand for at least 15 minutes to combine flavors
- Add the vinaigrette to the cooled rice and toss with the vegetables