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Asian Black Rice Salad

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Ingredients

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Asian Black Rice Salad

For the Salad

1 cup black rice also known as forbidden rice; cooked according to package instructions and cooled to room temperature

1 cup edamameshelled, thawed if frozen

1 bell pepperseeded and chopped

2 clementinespeeled, sliced widthwise, and cut into small triangles

2 green onionsboth white and green parts; sliced on the bias

¼ cup fresh cilantrochopped

sesame seedsfor garnish, optional

For the Dressing

1 ½ tablespoons rice wine vinegar

1 tbsp fresh orange juice

½ tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce sub with tamari or coconut aminos

2 teaspoons maple syrup sub with honey

1 tsp gingerfreshly grated

1 tsp sesame oil

1 clove garlic grated or chopped very fine; sub with 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

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Instructions

Place the black rice in a large serving bowl. Add the edamame, bell pepper, clementines, green onions, and cilantro to the bowl. Set aside.

In a small bowl, whisk together the rice wine vinegar, orange juice, soy sauce, honey or agave, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil. Whisking constantly, add the olive oil in a slow steady stream. Add a pinch of salt if desired,

Add the dressing to the salad and toss to combine until the salad is well coated with the dressing. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, if using, then serve and enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Cook Black Rice Properly for Perfect Texture 🍚
Use a 3:1 water-to-rice ratio and simmer for 30-35 minutes until tender, then cool completely before dressing to prevent the grains from becoming mushy and absorbing all the dressing.
Maximize Citrus Flavor with Zest 🍊
Add fresh orange zest to the dressing and sprinkle it over the finished salad for bright, concentrated citrus flavor that intensifies the ginger-orange profile.
Toast Sesame Seeds for Deeper Flavor 🌱
Lightly toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan for 1-2 minutes before serving to unlock their nutty, complex flavors and enhance the overall taste profile.
Balance Your Dressing Components Precisely ⚖️
Whisk all dressing ingredients together at least 30 minutes ahead so flavors meld, and taste-test to ensure the sweet maple syrup, tangy vinegar, and umami soy sauce are perfectly balanced.
Cut Vegetables Uniformly for Even Texture 🔪
Dice bell peppers and segment clementines into similarly-sized pieces so every bite contains balanced proportions of vegetables, fruit, and rice for a consistently satisfying eating experience.

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Vegetarian

Vegan

Low-Cholesterol

Low Fat

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