Sweet Curry Summer Rice Salad Recipe by Maddylane

A super summer salad to make for outdoor gatherings, BBQ's...and especially beach parties, picnic's and for the cottage.

You easily double and triple the quantities as needed. Ideal for large groups!

In the summer time, who wants to slave over a hot stove... make your salad
outdoor, it's really a great way to enjoy your day without feeling like you are working!!

Ingredients:

Chop Spanish red onions
-Chop water chestnuts
-Chop fresh herbs, basil, chives and parcel
-Chop a red pepper
-Chop apple pieces....Last minute addition, a left
over apple from lunch, perfect improvised
ingredient to add, cant let anything go to waste!
(fruits and nuts are always a great addition to any
salad)
and then add all chopped items into the rice bowl.

*While your chopping and preparing the salad
ingredients, roast the red pepper on a BBQ for
15-20 minutes

Enjoy!

by Maddylane

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Step 1: Sweet Curry Dressing Ingredients

Ingredients
'Dressing:'
1/2 cup of olive oil
1 1/2 tsp of curry paste
1/2 cup of brown sugar
2 tablespoons of white vinegar
1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons of soya sauce
1 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp sesame seeds
Spices to your liking, sea salt, pepper,

Step 2:

Add all dressing ingredients in a jar or container with a lid.
Add spices, cover and shake it all up! Set aside for now!

Step 3: Cook Rice

Cook rice as per directions and let it cool!

Step 4: Roast Red Pepper

Pack up all ingredients and dressing mixture in a picnic bag.
Once you arrive at the beach or picnic area...roast the red pepper for 15 to 20 minutes on a BBQ.

Step 5: Chop Red Pepper

On a cutting board - Chop up the roasted red pepper, and add to rice.

Step 6: Chop Balance of Ingredients

Chop balance of ingredients, Spanish onions, water chestnuts, fresh herbs...and add to the rice.

Step 7: Chop Apple Pieces....Last Minute Addition

-Chop apple pieces....Last minute addition, a left over apple from lunch,
perfect improvised ingredient to add, can't let anything go to waste! Adds a bit of tang the the zang!
(fruits and nuts are always a great addition to any salad)
and then add all chopped items into the rice bowl.

Step 8: Combine All the Chopped Ingredients and Add Sweet Curry Dressing

Combine all the chopped ingredients with the rice and stir.
Pour the sweet curry dressing over the rice mixture, mix and serve with
your favorite summer side dishes...Delicious with anything and even just on its
own...they will be asking for seconds!!!!!!
Enjoy!

Maddylane