Lemon Rice Salad With Peanuts

• 3 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 cups unconverted long-grain rice
• 3/4 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley leaves
• 3 scallions, sliced thin
• 1/2 cup unsalted dry-roasted peanuts, chopped coarse

1. In a large saucepan bring 4 quarts water to a boil with the salt.
2. Sprinkle in the rice, stirring until the water returns to a boil, and boil it for 10 minutes.
3. In a large colander drain the rice and rinse it.
4. Set the colander over another large saucepan of boiling water and steam the rice, covered with a kitchen towel and the lid, for 15 minutes, or until it is fluffy and dry.
5. In a small bowl whisk together the zest, the lemon juice, the oil, and salt and pepper to taste.
6. In a serving bowl combine well the rice, the parsley, the scallions, the peanuts, and the lemon dressing.
7. The rice salad may be made 3 hours in advance and kept covered and chilled.

salt, rice, freshly grated lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, parsley, scallions, peanuts

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/lemon-rice-salad-with-peanuts-50169888 (may not work)