Pan Tossed Red Rice Salad with Courgettes and Blue Cheese
Pan Tossed Red Rice Salad with Courgettes and Blue Cheese
Serves 2
Vegetarian
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 40 minutes
This is a Guest Recipe courtesy of Waitrose. Red rice was first discovered in the wetlands of the Camargue region of southern France. Firm textured, it has a distinctive nutty aroma and flavour.
This is a side dish that can be served with hot crusty bread, lamb leg steaks or any
number of dishes will complement this recipe.
Ingredients
125g Red Rice
6 Sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped, reserving a little oil (you could use Sunblush tomatoes in the chilled section) or make your own Moonblush Tomatoes
50g pine kernels
Finely grated zest of 1 unwaxed lemon
1 tablespoon capers, drained
1 medium courgette, coarsely grated
2 tablespoons of olive oil
1 tablespoon of red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Mixed dried herbs and seasoning
Small handful of flat leaf Parsley, chopped
125g Blue cheese - Roquefort, Stilton, Dolcelatte - whatever your preference.
AND THIS IS WHAT YOU DO.....
- To make the dressing, combine the 2 tablespoons of olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, dried herbs and seasoning in a small bowl and whisk - or you can put it into a jam jar, put the lid on and shake vigorously. If you prefer to have a little sweetening to balance the acidity of the dressing, you can add a little runny honey or a pinch of sugar to taste.
- Cook the rice according to manufacturer's instructions, drain and set aside.
- Heat a deep frying pan over a high heat, then add the reserved tomato oil, tomatoes, pine kernels, lemon zest and capers and fry for 1-2 minutes or until hot and just beginning to turn golden.
- Add the grated courgette and stir-fry for a further minute.
- Add the rice and continue to stir-fry for 1-2 minutes, or until heated through.
- Stir in the dressing and parsley and season, if necessary to taste.
- Serve hot with crumbled blue cheese - Roquefort, Stilton, Dolcelatte - whatever your preference.