Asian Black Rice Salad

If you’ve never tried forbidden rice before, this Asian Black Rice Salad is the place to start! It’s vibrant and satisfying with crispy veggies, juicy orange, edamame and a flavorful ginger orange dressing. It’s gluten-free, perfect as a side dish or main dish, and it’s great for meal prep!

Author: Flavor the Moments

Meal Type: Milk Free

Cuisine: Asian

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 186 kcal per serving

Ingredients

1 cup - black rice
1 cup - edamame
1 - bell pepper
2 - clementines
2 - green onions
¼ cup - fresh cilantro
sesame seeds
1 ½ tablespoons - rice wine vinegar
1 tbsp - fresh orange juice
½ tbsp - reduced sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons - maple syrup
1 tsp - ginger
1 tsp - sesame oil
¼ cup - extra virgin olive oil
1 clove - garlic

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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