Red rice is a short-grain, nutty-tasting type; you can use short-grain brown rice in its place.
Recipe information
Yield
4 Servings
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Cook rice according to package directions. Spread out on a rimmed baking sheet; let cool.
Step 2
Meanwhile, toss fennel and onion with 2 tablespoons lime juice in a large bowl and let sit, tossing occasionally, until lime juice is almost entirely absorbed, 10-15 minutes.
Step 3
Coarsely chop 1/3 cup pecans; finely chop remaining nuts. Cook in olive oil in a small saucepan over medium-low until golden brown, 5-10 minutes. Let cool.
Step 4
Add rice and pecans to fennel mixture along with remaining 1 tablespoon lime juice and toss to combine. Gently fold in cilantro; season with salt and pepper. Serve drizzled with pistachio oil, if desired.
Step 5
Do ahead: Rice salad (without cilantro) can be chilled up to 1 day. Bring to room temperature before serving.
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Reviews (7)
Back to TopAfter I made this, I couldn't bring myself to eat it, go figure. It just didn't seem to have anything appealing.
brushjl
solon, oh
8/27/2021
I have never commented on a recipe before even if I didn't care for it. But this salad is the exception to that rule. It was tasteless, dry, and largely inedible. Waste of ingredients and time. It doesn't deserve even a one rating but that's all that's available.
mogrant
California
4/6/2016
Very delicious...and different! We would take this for a pot luck because it is so good and so refreshing. My husband is not a big fan of uncooked onion, and unfortunately mine was pretty strong. For him, I would cut the red onion down or sauté it first. We both loved the salad.
MHKitchen
On the road in a MotorHome
1/18/2016
I loved this. Made it as written (I try to do this the 1st time I make a recipe, especially if I'm going to review it). It is light, tasty, healthy and satisfying. The toasted pecan oil adds depth to the recipe. I may add cherry tomatoes in season for color and additional flavor. Or perhaps sun dried tomatoes. Don't be afraid of 'raw' fennel. Marinating it in the lime juice mellows and softens the bulb. Oh yum!
apachesue
Lyons, Co
1/17/2016
I substituted black rice and added pomegranate seeds. Dried cranberries would also add a sweet/tart punch. Delicious, beautiful and different than the usual.
lsimoes
West Bloomfield, MI
1/14/2016
Wow! Incredible flavors, easy, clean-tasting and healthy. Vegan. Dairy and gluten free. This is the kind of salad you make and just can't stop eating. Followed the recipe exactly and it was perfect. What more could anyone ask? Make this!
smap
Ellensburg, WA
5/19/2015
Wow this recipe was amazing. I couldn't find red rice and substituted brown rice - turned out just fine. Also drizzled sesame oil over instead of pistachio. Try this, you will not be disappointed!
meganalissa
tallahassee, fl
2/23/2015
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