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Lebanese Summer Herb and Rice Salad

by Jonathan Cheung

Full of fresh vegetables, this salad will make you happy in body and spirit!

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Ingredients

The base

  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1/2 cup/125mL Fine Vermicelli Noodles, broken into 2 inch pieces
  • 1 cup/250mL Dainty Conditioned (parboiled) rice

The Salad

  • 2 Lebanese Cucumbers, diced
  • 1 large Heirloom Tomato, diced
  • 1 bunch Green onions, trimmed and sliced
  • 6 Radishes, trimmed and cut in 4
  • 1 large bunch Italian Parsley, washed, dried and chopped fine with the stems
  • 4 sprigs Basil, leaved roughly chopped
  • 1 small can Chickpeas, drained and washed
  • ½ cup/125mL Feta Cheese, crumbled.

Vinaigrette

  • 3 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 5 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 small clove Garlic, minced fine
  • Salt and Pepper

Preparation

1

Heat a medium pot over medium high heat. Add in the oil and the broken Vermicelli noodles. Fry the noodles in the oil until the start to toast and turn golden brown and crispy. When the noodles are golden, add in the Dainty Conditioned Rice. Stir to combine. Add in 2 cups of water and bring to a boil. Immedietly reduce the heat to low, cover, and allow to cook for 20 minutes. Turn off the heat and allow the rice to rest for another 10 minutes. Pour the rice mixture onto a large baking sheet to steam dry and cool to room temperature.

2

In the meantime, in a small bowl or mason jar, combine the lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic. Whisk together and season with salt and pepper.

3

When the rice is cooled, Combine the rice and all the remaining vegetables, herbs, and chickpeas in a large mixing bowl. Add the dressing and toss to combine.

4

Serve in a large bowl and garnish with crumbled Feta


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