Minted Corn & Rice Salad

10 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. long-grain white rice
  • 1-1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 c. fresh lemon juice
  • 3 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp. coarsely ground pepper
  • 8 medium ears corn, husks and silk removed
  • 1 bunch radishes, chopped about 1-1/4 c.
  • 3/4 c. fresh peas or thawed frozen peas
  • 1/2 c. loosely packed fresh mint leaves, thinly sliced
  • 2 Tbsp. snipped fresh chives

Directions

  1. 1
    Prepare rice as label directs, but do not add margarine and use only 1/2 tsp. salt.
  2. 2
    While rice is cooking prepare dressing: In large bowl, with wire whisk, mix lemon juice, oil, pepper, and remaining 3/4 tsp. salt until blended.
  3. 3
    Add hot rice to dressing and toss to coat.
  4. 4
    Cool slightly, about 30 minutes, tossing occasionally.
  5. 5
    Meanwhile in 5 quart dutch oven heat, 3 quarts water to boiling over high heat.
  6. 6
    Add corn and cook 5 minutes. Drain. When corn is cool enough to handle, cut kernels from cob. Add corn to rice with radishes, peas, mint and chives.
  7. 7
    Toss until evenly mixed.
  8. 8
    If not serving right away, cover and refrigerate up to 8 hours.

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