Sesame Ginger Rice Salad
User Reviews
4.7
96 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
17 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
375 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Salad
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Cuisine
Asian
Sesame Ginger Rice Salad
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Hearty rice salad made with chicken, broccoli, asparagus, cucumber, avocado, cilantro, green onion, and a simple sesame ginger dressing. This salad is easy to make and the flavors are incredible. Enjoy for lunch or dinner!
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Ingredients
For the Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lite soy sauce or Tamari
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup, can use honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 small cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
For the Salad:
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 1 cup shredded rotisserie chicken or chopped cooked chicken*
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 10 asparagus spears, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 cup chopped English cucumbers
- 1 large avocado, chopped
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1/3 cup chopped peanuts or cashews, for garnish, optional
Instructions
- To make the dressing, combine the oil, soy sauce, lime juice, maple syrup, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes. Whisk well and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the rice and chicken.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and prepare a large bowl of ice water nearby. Drop the broccoli and asparagus into the boiling water and blanch for 2 minutes or until veggies are tender but still bright green. Transfer to the bowl of ice water for 1 minute, then drain. Place the vegetables on a clean kitchen towel to dry.
- Add the broccoli, asparagus, cucumbers, avocado, green onion, and cilantro to the rice and chicken. Stir to combine.
- Drizzle with dressing and add the sesame seeds. Stir until well combined. Garnish with peanuts or cashews, if desired. Serve.
Notes
- For a vegetarian salad, you can leave out the chicken. You can add in edamame, tofu, or extra veggies, if desired. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
375kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Cholesterol
31mg
(10%)
Sodium
638mg
(27%)
Potassium
704mg
(20%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
735IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
33mg
(37%)
Calcium
98mg
(10%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 375 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 375kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 638mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 704mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 735IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 33mg | 37% |
| Calcium | 98mg | 10% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Genuine Reviews
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Overall Rating
4.7
96 reviews
Excellent
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