BLUEBERRY OR POMEGRANATE AND ALMOND RICE SALAD – Gourmania

Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked long grain rice, chilled or at room temperature
• 3/4 to 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp finely chopped fresh garlic
• 1 1/2 to 2 tbsp mayonnaise
• 2 to 3 tsp olive oil (preferably garlic infused)
• Salt to taste
• 1 cup fresh blueberries, pomegranate seeds or dried cranberries (see tips below)
• 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 1/3 cup toasted slivered almonds
• 1 to 1 1/3 tbsp mustard/herb vinaigrette (optional)