Spanish Rice Salad

16 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • Dressing:
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • Salad:
  • 1/2 cup uncooked medium-grain rice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 large globe artichokes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3/4 cup canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1/4 cup diced piquillo peppers or roasted red bell peppers
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine first 5 ingredients in a small bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Set aside.
  2. 2
    Cook rice according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
  3. 3
    Fill a medium bowl with cold water; stir in 1 tablespoon juice. Work with one artichoke at a time; cut off stem to within 1 inch of base. Peel stem. Remove bottom leaves and tough outer leaves, leaving tender heart and bottom. Cut artichoke in half lengthwise. Remove fuzzy thistle with a spoon. Slice artichoke heart into eighths; place in lemon water. Repeat with remaining artichoke. Drain.
  4. 4
    Place artichokes in a saucepan; add water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; cook 10 minutes or until tender. Drain well.
  5. 5
    Transfer rice to a large bowl; stir in salt and black pepper. Add dressing, artichokes, chickpeas, and remaining ingredients to rice mixture; stir well. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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