How Do You Make Autumn Rice Salad?
This hearty grain salad is a crowd pleaser–wholesome, versatile and delicious. It makes a great contribution to the buffet table all year-round but is particularly suited to the holidays. Include it on your Thanksgiving or Christmas menu. It’s gluten-free, vegan (if made with vegetable broth), and high in fiber. Try varying the dried fruit and nuts used or including the optional additions suggested below to make it your own. Place rice, broth and water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium high heat, stirring once. Cover the pan and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook rice until water is absorbed and rice is tender (approximately 35 to 50 minutes). Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for ten minutes. Remove cover and let rice cool to room temperature. Place rice in a large bowl or serving dish. Add grated carrots, scallions, parsley and dried fruit to rice. Stir gently. In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the oil, lemon juice, rice vinegar, mustard and
