Winter Black Rice Salad

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3.8

22 reviews
Good
  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    456 kcal

  • Course

    Salad, Lunch

  • Cuisine

    American

Winter Black Rice Salad

A versatile and tasty recipe that’s quick to prepare and easy to enjoy.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 cup black rice or 2 1/2 cups cooked, raw
  • 1 sweet potato peeled and cut in a small dice
  • 2 blue potatoes cut in small dice, small
  • 1 cup Brussels sprouts trimmed and halved
  • 2 beet cooked, peeled, and diced, medium
  • 1/2 cup celery finely diced
  • 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
  • 1-2 tangerines peeled and sectioned
  • 1/2 cup hazelnut chopped, toasted
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomato halved or quartered

dressing

  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp pomegranate vinegar or another red vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp pomegranate molasses
  • 1/2 tsp allspice
  • pinch salt

garnish

  • feta cheese crumbled, or goat cheese
  • mint leaves

Instructions

  1. Set the oven to 375F
  2. Whisk the dressing ingredients together. Taste to adjust anything.
  3. Cook the rice according to the package directions. I like to cook it just until it's tender but still has a bite to it, so check it before the allotted time. Put it in a large bowl to cool.
  4. Toss the sweet potato and the blue potatoes in a little olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Spread out on a baking sheet. Do the same with the Brussels sprouts on another sheet and roast for about 15 minutes or until just tender and starting to caramelize. The Brussels sprouts may take longer.
  5. Toss the rice with half of the dressing to moisten. Add the rest of the ingredients and toss with the rest of the dressing. Top with cheese crumbles and add salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

  • Any grain will work in a cold salad like this, try wheat berries, wild rice, barley, farro, or rye berries.
  • You can find black rice in larger grocery stores, gourmet stores, and online, here.
  • There are a few different brands available, and I particularly like Lotus Foods, they have an amazing selection of unusual varieties and they work with small farmers worldwide to champion biodiversity and innovative farming methods. I love to support that through my shopping choices.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 456kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g (18%) Monounsaturated Fat 19g (95%) Cholesterol 4mg (1%) Sodium 93mg (4%) Potassium 599mg (13%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 5763IU (115%) Vitamin C 27mg (30%) Calcium 69mg (7%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 456 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 456kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 47g 16%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 27g 42%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 19g 95%
Cholesterol 4mg 1%
Sodium 93mg 4%
Potassium 599mg 13%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 5763IU 115%
Vitamin C 27mg 30%
Calcium 69mg 7%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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