Sweet Corn and Basmati Rice Salad Recipe

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Sweet Corn and Basmati Rice Salad
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Directions:

  1. Whisk red wine vinegar and mustard in large bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup oil. Season vinaigrette to taste with salt and pepper.
  2. Using large sharp knife, cut corn kernels from cobs. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add green onions; sauté 30 seconds. Add corn; sauté until corn is crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. (Vinaigrette and corn mixture can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover separately; chill. Rewarm corn mixture over medium heat and rewhisk vinaigrette before using.)
  3. Bring 2 1/4 cups water to boil in heavy medium saucepan. Rinse rice in strainer. Add rice and § teaspoon salt to boiling water. Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook until water is absorbed and rice is tender (do not stir), about 20 minutes. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with fork.
  4. Mix rice, corn mixture and pecans in large bowl. Mix in vinaigrette and watercress. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature.
  5. *Available at Indian markets and many supermarkets.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 479.87 Kcal (2009 kJ)
Calories from fat 383.97 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 42.66g 66%
Sodium 187.7mg 8%
Potassium 330.94mg 7%
Total Carbs 23.97g 8%
Sugars 1.94g 8%
Dietary Fiber 4.43g 18%
Protein 6.04g 12%
Vitamin C 19.9mg 33%
Iron 19mg 105%
Calcium 90.3mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 217.97 Kcal (913 kJ)
Calories from fat 174.41 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.38g 66%
Sodium 85.26mg 8%
Potassium 150.32mg 7%
Total Carbs 10.89g 8%
Sugars 0.88g 8%
Dietary Fiber 2.01g 18%
Protein 2.74g 12%
Vitamin C 9mg 33%
Iron 8.6mg 105%
Calcium 41mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 12.4
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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