Basil, Snap Pea And Rice Salad With Creamy Yogurt Dressing

Name: Basil, Snap Pea And Rice Salad With Creamy Yogurt Dressing
Total time: 15 min
Yield: Six servings
Cuisine: mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 1/4 pounds sugar snap peas, strung; 2 1/2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; Freshly ground pepper to taste; 3 cups cooked white rice; 1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil; 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; Freshly ground pepper to taste; 6 medium cucumbers, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded and cut across into 1/4-inch slices; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 6 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh mint; 10 cups salad greens; 2 cups torn basil; 1 cup plain lowfat yogurt; 1 tablespoon milk; 4 teaspoons olive oil; 1 small clove garlic, peeled and minced; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste; Freshly ground pepper to taste; 2 scallions, minced

By Molly O'Neill

Total Time: 15 minutes
Rating: 4(16)
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Ingredients

Yield:Six servings

The Snap Peas

1¼pounds sugar snap peas, strung
2½teaspoons olive oil
1teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste

The Rice

3cups cooked white rice
½cup thinly sliced fresh basil
2teaspoons fresh lime juice
1teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste

The Cucumbers

6medium cucumbers, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded and cut across into ¼-inch slices
2tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1teaspoon kosher salt
6tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh mint

The Greens

10cups salad greens
2cups torn basil

The Dressing

1cup plain lowfat yogurt
1tablespoon milk
4teaspoons olive oil
1small clove garlic, peeled and minced
½teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
Freshly ground pepper to taste
2scallions, minced

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Preparation

Step 1
Blanch sugar snaps in boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain, refresh under cold running water, drain and pat dry. Place in a bowl and toss with the olive oil, the salt and pepper.
Step 2
Place the rice in a bowl and toss in the basil, lime juice, 1 teaspoon of salt and pepper.
Step 3
Place the cucumbers in a bowl and toss with the lemon juice, salt and mint.
Step 4
Place the salad greens in a large bowl and toss with the basil. Whisk together the yogurt, milk, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the scallions and place in a small bowl. Pass the dishes separately, letting guests build their own salads.