Parsley Pistachio Rice Salad Recipes

PARSLEY-PISTACHIO RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the rice and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until rice has absorbed all of the water, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set aside to cool.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice and mustard. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the rice, and stir in the parsley, mint, tomatoes, bell pepper, pistachios and olives.

PARSLEY-PISTACHIO RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the rice and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until rice has absorbed all of the water, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set aside to cool.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice and mustard. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the rice, and stir in the parsley, mint, tomatoes, bell pepper, pistachios and olives.

PARSLEY PESTO RICE AND BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Over medium heat, combine vegetable oil in pot with 1 teaspoon garlic and cook until garlic is fragrant and light brown (1 to 2 minutes). Add rice and stir until rice is coated in oil/garlic mixture. Add water, cover, wait until rice boils, then turn heat to low and cook until rice is completely cooked (about 20 minutes).
• Meanwhile, brown the chorizo in a frying pan, chopping it up with a spatula while browning, then drain on tray with paper towels. Heat 3 tablespoons of the extra virgin olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat, add the onions and 2 teaspoons garlic, and cook until soft and fragrant, about 4 minutes. Add the beans, 4 teaspoons of lemon juice, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Cook until warmed through.
• In a blender or food processor, combine parsley, remaining lemon juice, remaining garlic, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and blend until parsley is finely chopped. Stream in the remaining extra virgin olive oil while the blender/food processor is still on and blend until smooth. Add extra oil if the mixture appears too thick or is not blending properly.
• Place the rice in a large serving bowl, stir in chorizo and parsley pesto mixture, and top with extra chopped fresh parsley (optional).

BROCCOLI, HERB, AND PISTACHIO "GRAIN" SALAD

Steps:

• Steam broccoli in a pot of simmering water fitted with a steamer basket until crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove broccoli and drain; let cool 20 minutes. Finely chop broccoli to create a rice-like texture and add to a large bowl.
• Add parsley, cilantro, apple and/or pomegranate arils, lemon juice and zest, and oil to bowl with broccoli and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste and sprinkle with pistachios and sumac before serving.

RICE WITH PISTACHIOS

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon of the butter in a saucepan and add onion and garlic. Cook briefly, stirring, until wilted. Add nuts and rice and stir to blend.
• Add broth, salt and pepper, bay leaf and parsley sprigs and stir to blend. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for exactly 17 minutes.
• Uncover rice and remove bay leaf and parsley. Stir in the remaining tablespoon of butter with a fork.

SHRIMP AND RICE SALAD WITH PARSLEY

Steps:

• Cook rice according to package instructions. In a medium skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high. Add garlic and shrimp, and cook until shrimp are opaque throughout, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and add cooked rice, parsley, and lemon juice. Season with coarse salt and ground pepper.

SEA PARSLEY SALAD WITH RICE WINE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• To make the dressing, combine all ingredients in a blender, and process until smooth. Set aside.
• To make the salad, heat the vegetable oil in a small heavy skillet over medium-high heat, and add one-third of the sea parsley. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the parsley is crispy, about 4 minutes. Remove the parsley with a slotted spoon, and drain on paper towels.
• In a large bowl, combine carrots, jicama, cucumber and remaining sea parsley, and toss. Toss again with the dressing. Crush the fried sea parsley, and sprinkle it over the salad, along with the sesame seeds. Serve.