Curried Rice Salad

• 1/2 cup sliced almonds
• 2 (8.8-ounce) packages microwavable brown rice (such as Uncle Ben's)
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup dried currants
• 2 cups seedless red grapes, halved
• 1/2 cup sliced scallions
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 4 teaspoons honey
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1. Preheat oven to 325u0b0. Place almonds in even layer on baking sheet. Toast until lightly golden, 5-7 minutes. Cool.
2. Microwave the rice according to package directions. Combine hot rice and next 4 ingredients (through scallions) in a large bowl.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients. Toss rice salad with curry mixture until well seasoned. Stir in toasted almonds and serve.

almonds, microwavable brown rice, celery, currants, red grapes, scallions, extravirgin olive oil, lemon juice, honey, curry powder, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/curried-rice-salad-0 (may not work)