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Orange Miso Black Rice Salad

Vibrant Orange Miso Black Rice Salad That Dances With Flavor

This vibrant Orange Miso Black Rice Salad is a delightful medley of crispy vegetables and tangy dressing, perfect for a healthy lunch.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Asian, Vegan
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup black rice Rinsed
  • 2 cups water For cooking rice
  • 1 large cucumber Sliced
  • 3 stalks scallions Sliced
  • 1 cup edamame Shelled
  • 1 handful cilantro Chopped
  • 1 whole avocado Diced (optional)
  • 2 cups shredded red cabbage
For the Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons miso paste
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • to taste chili oil For heat

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • large mixing bowl
  • Mason jar or small bowl
  • strainer

Method
 

Cooking the Rice
  1. Rinse black rice under cold water until clear. Combine rice, water, and salt in a saucepan. Boil, then simmer covered for 30 minutes.
  2. Let rice sit covered for another 10 minutes before fluffing with a fork and cool completely.
Preparing Ingredients
  1. Slice cucumber, sprinkle with salt, and place in a strainer for 15 minutes to draw moisture.
  2. Combine cooled rice, drained cucumbers, scallions, edamame, cilantro, and avocado in a mixing bowl.
Making the Dressing
  1. Whisk together miso paste, orange juice, zest, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, and maple syrup. Add chili oil to taste.
Preparing the Slaw
  1. Massage shredded red cabbage with salt, cilantro, vinegar, and sesame oil until softened.
Serving the Salad
  1. Plate black rice salad and top with the cabbage slaw. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top for garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 450mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 20mg

Notes

Store salad in an airtight container for up to 3 days, omitting avocado for freshness. Adjust dressing sweetness to taste.

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