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Herby Rice Salad with Blood Oranges

Herby Rice Salad with Blood Oranges

This vibrant Herby Rice Salad features tender grains of basmati rice studded with chickpeas, sugar snap peas, blood orange segments, and crisp pita chips all dressed in a dill-heavy lemon vinaigrette.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Salad

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large shallot thinly sliced
  • 2 lemons juiced
  • 2-3 whole wheat pitas cut into bite-sized pieces
  • ⅓ + 2 tbsp olive oil divided
  • ½ cup fresh dill tightly packed
  • ½ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley tightly packed
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 4 cup freshly cooked basmati rice
  • 227g (8oz) sugar snap peas finely chopped
  • 1 (540ml, 18 fl oz) can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 2 blood oranges cut into segments

Equipment

  • 1 baking sheet
  • 1 Food Processor

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 F.  Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Set aside.
  2. Place the shallots in a bowl and cover them with the lemon juice. Set aside to pickle lightly for 15-20 minutes.
    1 large shallot, 2 lemons
  3. Place the pita in a bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and a pinch of salt and toss to coat. Pour the pita pieces onto the prepared baking sheet and pop it in the oven. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden. Set aside to cool.
    2-3 whole wheat pitas, ⅓ + 2 tbsp olive oil
  4. Place dill, parsley, garlic, and salt in a food processor. Strain the lemon juice from the shallots into the food processor and add the remaining olive oil. Blitz until smooth.
    ½ cup fresh dill, ½ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tsp salt
  5. Place the rice, sugar snap peas, chickpeas, pickled shallots, and pita chips in a large bowl. Add the dill parsley dressing and toss to coat. Taste and season with additional salt accordingly.
    4 cup freshly cooked basmati rice, 227g (8oz) sugar snap peas, 1 (540ml, 18 fl oz) can chickpeas
  6. Transfer the salad to a large platter and garnish with additional herbs and the blood oranges. Serve immediately.
    2 blood oranges