Red Rice Salad with Pecans, Fennel, and Herbs

Ingredients for Red Rice Salad with Pecans, Fennel, and Herbs

• 190g red rice

• 1 small fennel bulb, very thinly sliced

• 1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced

• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided

• 160ml pecans, divided

• 1/4 cup olive oil

• 1/2 cup coriander leaves and finely chopped tender stems

• Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

• Toasted pistachio oil or almond oil (for serving

• optional)

How to make Red Rice Salad with Pecans, Fennel, and Herbs

Cook rice according to package directions. Spread out on a rimmed baking sheet; let cool.

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.

Coarsely chop 50g pecans; finely chop remaining nuts. Cook in olive oil in a small saucepan over medium-low until golden brown, 5-10 minutes. Let cool.

Add rice and pecans to fennel mixture along with remaining 1 tablespoon lime juice and toss to combine. Gently fold in coriander; season with salt and pepper. Serve drizzled with pistachio oil, if desired.

Do ahead: Rice salad (without coriander) can be chilled up to 1 day. Bring to room temperature before serving.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.