Colourful confetti Basmati rice salad with slaw, carrot and herbs
Vegetarian · Side

Confetti Basmati Rice Salad

Chilled basmati tossed with crunchy slaw, carrot, herbs and a hit of chilli.

Chilled Basmati tossed with crunchy slaw, carrot, herbs and a hit of chilli — a vibrant make-ahead salad.

Serves6 (side)
Prep20 min
Cook15 min+ 20 min chill

Best made with Stellar Basmati or Easy Cook

Ingredients

What you'll need.

  • 1½ cups (300 g) Stellar Basmati, cooked and cooled
  • 1 cup red cabbage, shredded; 1 carrot, grated; ½ red onion, finely diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 red chilli, minced; ¼ cup each cilantro and mint
  • Dressing: 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 tsp honey, 1 tsp cumin, salt
  • Optional: ½ cup toasted almonds or chickpeas
Method

How to make it.

  1. Cook the basmati, spread on a tray and cool completely (chilling keeps grains separate).
  2. Whisk the dressing.
  3. In a large bowl combine the cooled rice with all the vegetables, chilli and herbs.
  4. Pour over the dressing, toss well, and chill 20 min before serving. Top with almonds.
Tip · Easy Cook (parboiled) basmati holds up especially well in a make-ahead salad and won't clump.
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