Vegan Persian Rice Salad
A delicious, Persian style sweet and savoury salad based off almonds, raisins and fragrant basmati rice. Perfect eaten hot or cold, this salad is vegan, gluten free, dairy free, light and fresh- Perfect for any meal!
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked basmati rice cooled (I used my fluffy coconut basmati rice)
- 1/2 teaspoon saffron
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- pinch turmeric
- red pepper flakes optional
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup golden raisins
- 1/4 cup slivered or whole smoked almonds
- Lemon juice to top optional
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled basmati rice and add the saffron, sea alt, turmeric and red pepper flakes and mix well.
- Stir through the shredded carrots, golden raisins and smoked almonds and mix until fully incorporated.
- Top with lemon juice and serve immediately.
Notes
Salad can be kept in the fridge for up to 1 week.