Rice and spinach salad with oriental vinaigrette

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1tablespoonSafflower Oil
½cupPine Nuts
cupCooked Brown Rice
½poundsSpinach Leaves; Julienned
2Scallion; Chopped
11ouncesMandarin Oranges; Drained
8ouncesWaterchestnuts; Sliced And Drained
3tablespoonsSafflower Oil
2tablespoonsRice Vinegar
2tablespoonsSoy Sauce
½teaspoonBlack Pepper
1Clove Garlic; Minced
¼teaspoonGinger Powder

Directions

DRESSING

In small skillet, heat oil. Saute pine nuts or slivered almonds until lightly browned. Set aside to cool. In a large bowl, toss together rice, spinach, scallions, mandarin oranges and water chestunut. In a small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients; pour over salad. Add pine nuts and toss. Garnish with pea pods, grapes or raisins.

Recipe by: 15 Minute Vegetarian Gourmet Posted to MC-Recipe Digest by Meg Antczak <meginny@...> on Apr 21, 1998