Curried Rice And Fruit Salad

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This rice salad has exotic flavors that make a delicious lunch or side dish.

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Steps

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Wash rice until water runs clear.

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Drain well.

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In a saucepan , heat oil over medium heat.

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Add the green onions , garlic , curry powder , ginger , and rice.

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Saut for about 4 minutes or until the rice appears dry.

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Add 1 teaspoon salt and the water.

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Cover and lower the heat to low.

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Cook at a gentle boil until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed.

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Fluff the rice with a fork.

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Cool.

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In a big bowl , add the rice , apples , pineapple , apricots , coconut , mint , and cilantro.

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Stir to combine.

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Dressing: add all the dressing ingredients to the container of an electric blender.

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Process until smooth.

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Pour the dressing over the rice mixture.

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Toss to coat.

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Add salt and pepper to taste.

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Serve.

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Ingredients

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basmati rice, peanut oil, green onion, garlic cloves, curry powder, fresh ginger, salt, water, apples, crushed pineapple, dried apricot, unsweetened flaked coconut, of fresh mint, fresh cilantro, salt and pepper, mango chutney, lemon juice, canola oil, honey