Brown Rice Salad with Trout
Brown Rice Salad with Trout is a wholesome main course combining nutty brown rice, tender steamed trout fillets and a honey-mustard dressing. The TM7 steams the rice to fluffy perfection in the simmering basket while you prepare the rocket and dressing. Fresh, light and satisfying, ideal for lunch or a quick weeknight dinner.
About this recipe
Brown Rice Salad with Trout in the Thermomix TM7 brings a fresh, French-inspired salad to your table with remarkably little effort. If you have been searching for a healthy trout recipe or a wholesome rice salad for your all-in-one kitchen machine, this one delivers on every level. The TM7 steams the brown rice gently in the simmering basket above salted water, keeping every grain separate and pleasantly chewy, while the skinless trout fillets turn out moist and flaky. Meanwhile, the integrated scale lets you weigh the rice directly into the basket, and the powerful blade transforms Dijon mustard, wholegrain mustard, honey, cider vinegar and grapeseed oil into a glossy, stable dressing that clings to every bite. Tossed with peppery rocket, this makes an excellent light main course for a quick weeknight dinner or a make-ahead lunch the whole family will enjoy.
Preparation tips
- Let the steamed brown rice cool slightly before combining it with the rocket, so the leaves stay crisp and fresh rather than wilting under the warmth of the grains.
- Flake the trout fillets gently with a fork instead of stirring, keeping chunky pieces that hold their shape against the chewy rice and peppery rocket for a lovely contrast.
- Drizzle the honey-mustard dressing over the salad just before serving and reserve a spoonful; the wholegrain mustard seeds settle, so a quick re-blend revives the glossy texture instantly.
Recipe variations
- Lactose-free and gluten-free by nature: simply confirm your mustards are gluten-free and swap the trout for hot-smoked salmon for a deeper, smokier flavour that pairs beautifully with the honey dressing.
- For a festive summer variation, add segments of blood orange, toasted hazelnuts and a handful of pomegranate seeds, turning this trout salad into an eye-catching centrepiece for a garden lunch or buffet table.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Steaming the brown rice gently above salted water keeps every grain separate and chewy without ever boiling over. [Multi-Function]
- You weigh the rice directly into the simmering basket, so the correct ratio is guaranteed without extra cups or scales. [Built-in Scale]
- Mixing the Dijon, honey and cider vinegar creates a glossy dressing that coats the rocket evenly in seconds. [Multi-Function]
- Whipping the grapeseed oil into the mustards produces a stable emulsion that never separates on the salad. [Multi-Function]
- Heating the water with precise temperature control delivers consistently tender, flaky trout fillets every single time. [Precision Control]
Ingredients
- water
- fine sea salt
- brown rice
- fresh trout fillets, skinless
- honey
- Dijon mustard
- wholegrain mustard
- cider vinegar
- grapeseed oil
- rocket