Southwestern Brown Rice Salad
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Southwestern Brown Rice Salad
Description
The Southwestern Brown Rice Salad features cooked and cooled brown rice as its base, providing a nutty and chewy texture. Fresh grape tomatoes and finely minced jalapeño add juiciness and optional heat, while cilantro and green onions contribute herbaceous and sharp notes. The avocado lends creaminess and richness when gently tossed in before serving.
The dressing includes extra virgin olive oil, lime juice and zest, honey, pressed garlic, and ground cumin, which together create a bright, slightly sweet, and aromatic coating that ties the salad ingredients together. The salad can be served right away or chilled after mixing everything except the avocado to enhance flavors, adding the avocado just before serving to keep it fresh and green.
This dish works well as a light main or side salad and showcases southwestern flavors in a wholesome grain-based salad suitable for various occasions.
Ingredients
- 3 3/4-4 cups cooked cooled brown rice (1 recipe of this brown rice, cooked and cooled)
- 2 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- lime about 2 tablespoons, juice of 1
- lime zest of 1
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic pressed or very finely minced
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin ground
- 10 ounces grape tomatoes halved
- 1 jalapeño seeded and finely minced (optional, if you'd like to leave out)
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
- 5-7 green onions chopped
- 1 avocado peeled and diced, medium
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, honey, garlic, and cumin. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, gently toss together the rice, tomato, jalapeno, cilantro, and green onions. Drizzle with the dressing and salt and pepper to taste. Gently toss in avocado, and serve immediately, or refrigerate. **I like to mix everything but the avocado, and chill for a couple hours before serving. Just toss the avocado in before you serve so it stays nice and green.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 246 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 246kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 806mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 285mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 566IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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