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Winter Black Rice Salad
A versatile and tasty recipe that’s quick to prepare and easy to enjoy.
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 456 kcal
Course:
Salad , Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw black rice or 2 1/2 cups cooked
- 1 sweet potato peeled and cut in a small dice
- 2 small blue potatoes cut in small dice
- 1 cup Brussels sprouts trimmed and halved
- 2 medium beets cooked, peeled, and diced
- 1/2 cup finely diced celery
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1-2 tangerines peeled and sectioned
- 1/2 cup toasted hazelnuts chopped
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes 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
- crumbled feta or goat cheese
- mint leaves
Instructions
- Set the oven to 375F
- Whisk the dressing ingredients together. Taste to adjust anything.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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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
Calories
456kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
19g
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
93mg
(4%)
Potassium
599mg
(17%)
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
% 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.