Persian Rice Salad

Name: Persian Rice Salad
Yield: Serves 4 to 6
Cuisine: Africa & Middle-East, Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 1/2 teaspoons, table salt; 1 cup, long grain white rice; 1 1/2 tablespoons, lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon, ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon, grated orange zest; 2 tablespoons, orange juice; 4 tablespoons, extra virgin olive oil; 4 , scallions, chopped; 3/4 cup, chopped dates, chopped raisins or currants; 3/4 cup, shelled pistachios, toasted and chopped; 1/4 cup, chopped fresh parsley leaves

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Side Dishes

Africa & Middle-East

Middle Eastern

Pasta, Grains, Rice & Beans

Rice

Salads

Dates and pistachios add color and texture to the rice.

SERVES4 to 6

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

We were inspired by the dates and pistachios used in Persian cuisine; they add color and texture to the rice.

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