Brown Rice, Broccolini & Goats Cheese Salad

This Brown Rice, Broccolini & Goats Cheese Salad is the perfect balance of fresh, hearty and full of flavour. It’s the kind of salad that actually satisfies, thanks to the nutty brown rice, crisp-tender broccolini and pops of sweetness from the currants. Every bite brings a mix of textures and flavours that make it anything but boring.

The combination of creamy goats cheese, toasted almonds and vibrant greens creates a beautiful contrast, while the zesty orange and ginger dressing ties everything together with a light, refreshing finish. It’s wholesome, nourishing and ideal for those days when you want something filling without feeling too heavy.

This salad works perfectly as a meal on its own or as a side for entertaining. It’s also great for meal prep, as the flavours continue to develop over time. Whether you’re making it for a quick lunch or serving it at a gathering, it’s one of those recipes that feels both simple and a little bit special.

Brown Rice, Broccolini & Goats Cheese Salad

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Servings 4

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Ingredients

  

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• 1.5 cups brown rice rinsed well (or use sachet quick instant brown rice)
• 1 broccolini large bunch, ends trimmed
• 0.75 cup currants soaked in boiling water for 20 seconds and drained
• 4 spring onion finely sliced
• 0.5 cup slivered almonds toasted
• 80 g goats cheese or feta cheese

Dressing:

• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 0.25 cup fresh orange juice from an orange
• 1 tsp orange rind grated
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 2 cm ginger very finely chopped
• 1 tbsp honey

Instructions

 

• Cook the brown rice according to package instructions or prepare instant brown rice. Once cooked, set aside to cool.
• In a large pot of boiling water, blanch the broccolini for 2-3 minutes or until just tender. Drain and plunge into ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain again and set aside. Roughly chop.
• In a large salad bowl, combine the brown rice, broccolini, currants, spring onions, and toasted slivered almonds. Crumble the goat cheese or feta over the salad.
• In a separate small bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, orange juice and zest, apple cider vinegar, ginger, and honey to create the dressing.
• Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until all ingredients are well coated. Season well.

Keywords

Dinner, Lunch, Salad

Category: Featured, Quick Meals, Salad

Difficulty: Easy