Sunday, 16 May 2010

Crunchy raisin and rice salad















What's in it?

Brown shortgrain rice
Spring onions
Red pepper
Cucumber
Celery
A grated carrot
Currants
Raisins, cranberries etc.
Sunflower seeds
Pumpkin seeds
Pine nuts
Plenty of parsley
Chives
Mint if you like


What do I do?
Chop up the the crunchy veg and grate the carrot. Add the spring onions, seeds, dried fruit and herbs. Season with salt and pepper, lemon juice and olive oil...This is a great lunchtime salad. Very filling and nutritious. Follow it up with a banana and you've had a fully balanced meal. Enjoy!