Description
A straightforward salad featuring cooked black rice, fresh vegetables, and a light dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup black rice
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup chopped cucumber
- 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper (any color)
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Rinse the black rice under cold water.
- Combine rice and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes or until water is absorbed.
- Remove rice from heat and let it stand, covered, for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and let it cool completely.
- In a medium bowl, combine the cooled black rice, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the rice mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients.
- Serve immediately or chill before serving.
Notes
- You can add cooked, cooled shrimp or black beans for extra protein.
- Substitute lime juice for lemon juice if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 60
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: black rice, forbidden rice, salad, healthy, side dish, vegan