Cranberry Pecan Curry Rice Salad

Brighten up your table with this vibrant Cranberry Pecan Curry Rice Salad, a unique fusion of sweet, tangy, and subtly spiced flavors that’s as colorful as it is delicious. Featuring fluffy basmati rice tossed with tart dried cranberries, crunchy pecans, and fresh herbs, this hearty yet refreshing dish is elevated by a luscious curry-infused dressing made with olive oil, honey, and apple cider vinegar. Perfect as a side dish or a light main course, this salad is a versatile crowd-pleaser that's ideal for picnics, potlucks, or meal prepping. Quick to make and served cold or at room temperature, it’s a delightful balance of textures and flavors that will keep guests coming back for seconds.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Basmati rice
• 2 cups Water
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Curry powder
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup Dried cranberries
• 0.5 cup Chopped pecans
• 3 stalks Scallions, thinly sliced
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the rinsed rice and 1 teaspoon of salt. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the rice is tender and the water is fully absorbed.

Step 3

Once cooked, fluff the rice with a fork and set aside to cool completely. You can spread it on a baking sheet to speed up cooling.

Step 4

In a small mixing bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, curry powder, honey, and apple cider vinegar until smooth. Set aside.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled rice, dried cranberries, chopped pecans, sliced scallions, and chopped parsley.

Step 6

Pour the curry dressing over the rice mixture and gently toss to ensure everything is evenly coated.

Step 7

Season with black pepper to taste, and adjust any other seasonings as needed.

Step 8

Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 9

Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with additional parsley or pecans if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1079.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1576.0

Total Fat 84.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4509.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 190.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.6g	0%
Total Sugars 116.0g
Protein 15.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 273.2mg	0%
Iron 13.9mg	0%
Potassium 1117.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.0%

Protein: 3.9%

Carbs: 48.1%