Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup uncooked basmati rice
  • 1 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 14 cup white wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons grated orange rind
  • 14 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 12 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 14 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 2 cups orange sections (about 3 oranges)
  • 12 cup pomegranate seeds
  • 14 cup pine nuts, toasted
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Method

  • Bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Add rice and 3/4 teaspoon salt; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
  • Remove from heat; fluff rice with a fork.
  • Cool completely.
  • Combine 1/4 teaspoon salt, vinegar, and next 4 ingredients (vinegar through pepper), stirring with a whisk.
  • Combine rice, vinegar mixture, orange sections, and remaining ingredients; toss gently to combine.