Buckwheat and Rice Salad with Dried Cherries and Hazelnuts
Tart dried cherries meet nutty hazelnuts in a bright rice-buckwheat mix.
Lemony olive oil coats every bite, with garlic and spring onion zing.
Fresh herbs finish it off, making it comforting, lively, and crowd-pleasing.
side dish ⏱ 75 min 530 kcal / portion 85.0 g carbs / portion (estimated) vegan glutentree nuts 🔗 Original source
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Preparation steps
- boil wild rice 35-40 min until al dente
- rinse wild rice under cold water and drain
- steam basmati rice 10-12 min; rest 5 min with lid on and cool
- cook buckwheat 6-8 min; rest a few minutes with lid on and cool
- infuse olive oil with lemon skin over medium heat until it bubbles; cool
- mix wild rice, basmati rice, buckwheat, garlic, dried sour cherries, hazelnuts and spring onions
- pour in lemon-infused oil and stir in lemon juice and salt
- stir in parsley, basil leaves, tarragon leaves and rocket leaves just before serving