Basmati and Yellow Pepper Salad – Basmati Rice Salad

Basmati Rice Salad

A salad with an unusual combination of Basmati Rice and Yellow Pepper.

Time Required: 20 Minutes + Chilling Time

Ingredients:
1 Cup Basmati Rice
1 tsp Ghee / Clarified Butter or Olive oil
1 Yellow Pepper
2 Onions
2 Tomatoes
4 Leaves, Chinese Cabbage or Lettuce
2tsp Olive Oil
Juice of 1 Lemon
2tbs Parsley or Coriander leaves
2tsp Vinegar
1tsp Freshly ground Pepper
1tsp Dry or Fresh Basil
2 Pods Garlic, Chopped finely
Salt to taste

Method:
Cook Rice with Ghee, Salt, and Pepper and chill.  Cut Yellow Pepper into thin strips.  Chop Onion finely.  Peel Tomatoes and chop finely.  In a small bowl mix Olive Oil, Lemon, Parsley, Vinegar, Pepper, Basil and Garlic and keep aside for 2 to 3 minutes.

In a mixing bowl mix Tomatoes, Onions and Yellow Pepper.  In a serving tray arrange the Cabbage or Lettuce leaves and spread a layer of Rice over the leaves.

On the Rice spread a layer of vegetables mixture. 

Pour the dressing over it.  

Serve Basmati and Yellow Pepper Salad with toast or chips on the side.

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