Brown Rice Salad

Ingrédients

• 2 1/2 cups cooked brown rice (cooled (see notes))
• 2 cups red bell peppers (finely diced (red capsicum))
• 1 cup finely sliced scallions/green onions
• 1/2 cup dried currants
• 1/2 cup blanched almonds (toasted (see notes)
• 1/2 cup pine nuts (toasted (see notes))
• 1/2 cup finely chopped parsley
• 1/3 cup capers (rinsed)
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons (45 mls) fresh lemon juice (see notes)
• 2 garlic cloves (crushed)
• salt
• black pepper (freshly ground)

Préparation

1. 1

   In a large bowl, place all the salad ingredients and mix thoroughly

2. 2

   --- Dressing ---

3. 3

   In a small bowl mix together oil, lemon juice and garlic.

4. 4

   Pour dressing over the salad and mix to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste. Recheck seasoning before serving.

5. 5

   Serve at room temperature or cold.