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Black Rice Salad Dinner Recipe

Jennifer Watson
I'm so pumped to share this delightful Black Rice Salad recipe with you! 🍽️ It's full of vibrant veggies, tasty flavors, and is the perfect dish for dinner. This salad combines chewy black rice with fresh veggies and a zesty dressing, creating a healthy and satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Fusion
Servings 2 People
Calories 375 kcal

Equipment

  • To make this dish, you'll need a few basic tools:
  • Mixing Bowl: For tossing the salad together.
  • Saucepan: To cook the rice.
  • Measuring cups and spoons: For accuracy with ingredients.
  • Knife and Cutting Board: To chop the veggies.
  • Whisk: For mixing the dressing.
  • Serving Spoon: To dish out the salad.
  • Having the right tools makes the process smooth and enjoyable! 😊

Ingredients
  

Here's a list of what you'll need:

  • 1 cup black rice: The star of the salad!
  • 2 cups water: For cooking the rice.
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1/2 cup bell peppers chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • For the dressing:
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Fresh and simple ingredients make this salad healthy and delicious! 🥗

Instructions
 

Here's how to put it all together:

  • Rinse the black rice thoroughly under cold water.
  • Boil 2 cups of water in the saucepan.
  • Add rice, cover, and cook on low for about 30-35 minutes.
  • In the mixing bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, red onion, and cilantro.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk olive oil, lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper.
  • Once the rice is cooked, let it cool slightly, then add it to the veggies.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well.
  • Top with crumbled feta cheese and enjoy! 🎉

Feel free to adjust the seasoning to taste.

    Notes

    This salad is super versatile!
    You can swap out veggies or add extras like avocado or nuts.
    It's best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
    Black rice not only gives a unique look but also packs a punch of nutrients, making this salad not just tasty, but good for you too!
    Experiment and make it your own.
    Happy cooking! 👩‍🍳🍴
    Keyword Black rice salad, Cold rice salad, Feta and veggie salad, Gluten-free salad, Healthy dinner recipe, Lime vinaigrette, Mediterranean rice salad, Vegetarian rice bowl