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Mediterranean Basmati Salad Recipe | What Is The Recipe Of Mediterranean Basmati Salad

Cuisine Indian
Author Rashmi Sharma

Ingredients

  • 2 sun-dried tomatoes packed without oil
  • 1/4 cup hot water
  • 1 1/4 cups uncooked basmati rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup 2.5 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons dried currants
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts toasted

Instructions

  1. Combine tomatoes and water in a small bowl; let stand 10 minutes. Drain and chop; set aside.
  2. Place rice in a large bowl; cover with water to 2 inches above rice. Soak 30 minutes; stirring occasionally. Drain and rinse.
  3. Combine rice and 2 cups water in a small saucepan; stir in salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Boil 5 minutes or until water level falls just below rice. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook 10 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 10 minutes.

  4. Spoon rice into a bowl; cool completely and fluff with a fork. Stir in tomatoes, feta, and next 4 ingredients (through pepper); toss well to combine. 

  5. Sprinkle with pine nuts. Ready to serve.