Indonesian Rice Salad with Fresh Dates

Ingredients

• 3 cups brown rice, cooked and cooled
• 1/2 cup fresh dates, chopped
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds
• 1 red pepper or green pepper, chopped
• 1 stalk celery, sliced

Dressing

• 3/4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate
• 1/3 cup sunflower oil
• 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
• 3-4 tablespoons sherry wine or brandy
• 1 lemon, juice of
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• salt and black pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Mix all the salad ingredients a large bowl.

2. 2

   In a smaller bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients together and pour over the salad.

3. 3

   Toss the salad and serve on lettuce leaves.

4. 4

   You may serve with hoisin sauce or chutney on the side.