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Mixed rice and tomato salad with basil dressing

Discover mixed rice - a vibrant combination of red rice, black rice and white rice. In this salad recipe, it's paired with ripe tomatoes and basil dressing to create a delicious vegetarian dish. Created by Emma Galloway for Taste magazine
Mixed rice and tomato salad with basil dressing
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For more recipes, tips and inspiration from Emma Galloway, check out her blog mydarlinglemonthyme.com

Ingredients

Basil dressing

Method

1.Combine cooled rice, cherry tomatoes, sliced celery and capers in a bowl.
2.To make the basil dressing, place basil, garlic, mustard, vinegar and lemon juice in a blender or small food processor and blend until finely chopped.
3.Add oil and continue to blend until bright green. Season with sea salt and ground black pepper.
4.Stir enough dressing through salad to nicely coat and serve with extra chunks of heirloom tomato if desired.
  • Check label if eating gluten-free. – Emma used Macro natural tri-colour rice, which is a mixture of red rice, black rice and white rice. Alternatively, you could use just red rice, or brown rice for something a little different.
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