Roasted corn, capsicum and rice salad
3
Points®
Total time: 40 min • Prep: 20 min • Cook: 20 min • Serves: 8 • Difficulty: Easy
The gorgeous colours of Christmas are captured in this delicious and filling salad.


Ingredients
Brown rice, dry
1 cup(s), (200g) Low GI
Corn
2 cob(s), large, (160g each) husks and silks removed
Red capsicum
2 medium, seeded, cut into quarters
Green shallot(s)
2 individual, thinly sliced
Fresh coriander
1 cup(s)
Ground cumin
2 tsp, (seeds)
Smoked paprika
1 tsp
Lime juice
⅓ cup(s), (80ml)
Pine nuts
2 tbs, toasted
Instructions
1
Cook the rice in a large saucepan of boiling salted water following packet instructions until tender. Drain. Refresh under cold running water. Drain well.
2
Meanwhile, heat a barbecue or chargrill on high. Cook corn cobs, turning, for 8 minutes or until lightly charred and tender. Transfer to a plate.
3
Add capsicum to barbecue and cook for 2-3 minutes each side or until lightly charred. Transfer to a plate and set aside to cool slightly.
4
Using a large sharp knife, remove corn kernels from cobs. Place in a large bowl with the rice. Finely chop capsicum and add to rice with the green shallot and coriander.
5
Toast the cumin seeds and paprika in a small frying pan over medium heat, stirring, for 1 minute or until fragrant. Transfer to a small bowl with the lime juice and whisk to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle over salad and toss to combine. Place salad on a serving platter and sprinkle with pine nuts to serve.
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