Warm Rice and Chickpea Salad with Balsamic Orange Dressing

Warm Rice and Chickpea Salad with Balsamic Orange Dressing:

Ingredients:

Salad:

1 cup (200g) brown rice (uncooked weight)
430ml water
300g can chickpeas, rinsed, drained
1/4 cup sultanas
1/4 cup dried apricots, chopped finely
2 shallots, sliced thinly
2 Tbsp toasted pine nuts

Balsamic orange dressing:

1 tsp finely grated orange rind
1/3 cup orange juice
1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 cm piece fresh ginger, grated

Method:

1. Combine rice and water in a heavy-based saucepan, bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until rice is tender (or, use a rice cooker - I do!)

2. Meanwhile, make balsamic orange dressing by placing all ingredients in a screw-top har and shaking well

3. Place rice in large bowl with remaining ingredients and dressing; toss gently to combine.

Serves: 6

Rating: haven't tried it yet!