Orange Pomegranate Basmati Salad

May 16, 2023May 16, 20230 4
Citrusy Orange Pomegranate Basmati Salad Recipe
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Prep

15 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 cups water
1 cup basmati rice
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons grated orange rind
1/4 cup orange juice
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
pepper
3 seedless oranges
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
3 tablespoons chopped parsley

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
249
Sugar
12g
Fat
6g
A beautiful and aromatic salad, the Orange Pomegranate Basmati Salad will give a fresh look to your dinner table. It is a vibrant and energizing salad dish with a citrusy flavor that’s perfect for a quick lunch or healthy snack. Pomegranates and oranges lend a refreshing taste and brilliant colors to this rice salad, making it a feast for both eyes and stoma. Moreover, the pine nuts and basmati rice combination makes this salad hearty and filling to aid with satiety.

Instructions

1.Rinse the rice and transfer it to a saucepan with 2 cups of water and salt. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low.
2.Cover the pot and let the rice cook until tender and the water has been absorbed (around 18-20 minutes).
3.In a mixing bowl, stir together the white wine vinegar, orange rind, and juice, olive oil, and pepper.
4.Peel oranges and use a sharp knife to remove their pith. Cut them into bite-size pieces and add them to the mixing bowl.
5.Add the pomegranate seeds, toasted pine nuts and chopped parsley to the mixing bowl and stir well.
6.Toss in the cooked rice and mix everything together gently.
7.Serve it up and enjoy!

PROS

This salad is rich in Vitamin C and fiber which are great for your digestive and immune system.

It’s a low-fat food thanks to the limited amount of olive oil used.

A sweet mix from the orange and pomegranate seeds gives this rice salad a pleasant taste.

CONS

This dish’s high sugar content might be unappealing to some as it may provide you with an energy rush that doesn’t last very long.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Both pomegranate seeds and oranges are good sources of antioxidants that help reduce inflammation and protect cells from free radicals.
Basmati rice is a great source of fiber and an excellent option for people with gluten intolerance or a sensitive stomach.

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