* 1 cup uncooked brown rice
* 5 Tbsp olive oil
* 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice, divided
* 1/2 tsp ground coriander
* 1/2 tsp ground pepper
* Salt to taste
* 1/4 cup chopped sweet onion
* 1 cup sliced celery
* 1/2 cup golden raisins
* 3 bananas
* 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
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1. Cook rice according to package directions, then put in large bowl and allow to cool.
2. In separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, coriander, pepper, and salt. Pour dressing mix into bowl with rice and add the onion, celery, and raisins, tossing until mixed well.
3. Peel the bananas now and cut into bite size pieces, then immediately drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice, tossing to combine.
4. Add bananas to rice mixture and toss.
5. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hours before serving. Serve cold. Will serve 6.
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You might not think you could combine bananas in a salad with savory ingredients, but this recipe proves you can. Mixing bananas, raisins, and almonds with coriander, onions, and celery works well when tossed together with the nutty goodness of brown rice. To make this salad even more interesting, try substituting a little wild rice for the brown rice. Try this recipe on kids - they will appreciate all the sweet ingredients while they're eating this healthy salad.
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