~ SUMMER Rice Salad !! ~

*Serves 4 - 6. *250g packet 'Smart Rice' (quicker cooking) Jasmine Rice with Mild Spices. 1/3 cup Boiling water. 1/4 cup Currants. 1/4 cup slivered Almonds, toasted. 1 green onion (Shallot), sliced. 1 tbs. Mint, shredded. *DRESSING: 2 tbs. virgin Olive oil. 2 tbs. Orange juice. 1 tsp. grated Orange rind/'zest'. 1/4 tsp. ground Cumin. *COOK rice according to packet directions. TRANSFER to a serving-dish and separate grains with a fork. COOL. WHILE rice is cooling, pour boiling water over currants and set aside for 5 minutes to soften. *DRESSING: PLACE all ingredients in a screw-top jar and shake to combine. DRAIN currants. ADD to rice with almonds, green onion and mint. TOSS well to combine. *TIP: ADD other dried fruit (e.g. glace Cherries, chopped, dried Apricots, chopped) or chopped anti-pasto vegetables for a delicious variation! Bon Apetit