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Forbidden Rice and Vegetable Salad

Name: Forbidden Rice and Vegetable Salad
Total time: 40 min
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 1 cup forbidden rice; 2 cups grated rainbow carrots; 1 yellow bell pepper, diced; 1/2 medium English cucumber, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 large zucchini, chopped; 2 green onion, white and light green parts, chopped; 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons walnut oil; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; cayenne pepper; 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint

Serves 4

Time 40 min

Forbidden rice, a deep purple grain with a nutty flavor, is packed with antioxidants — as are the carrots, yellow bell pepper, zucchini and green onions in this tasty dish. This dramatically colored rice salad is sure to impress guests at your table.

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Ingredients

1 cup forbidden rice
2 cups grated rainbow carrots
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
1/2 medium English cucumber, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 large zucchini, chopped
2 green onion, white and light green parts, chopped
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons walnut oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
cayenne pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint

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Method

Prepare rice according to package directions. Cool.

In a large serving bowl, whisk vinegar, walnut oil, mustard, salt and cayenne together.

Add carrots, bell pepper, cucumber and rice, tossing to combine.

In a medium skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté zucchini and scallion whites until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Stir into rice mixture.

Garnish with mint and reserved green onions before serving.

Nutritional Info:

Per serving: 290 calories (110 from fat), 12g total fat, 1g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 340mg sodium, 42g carbohydrates (5g dietary fiber, 5g sugar), 7g protein.

Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients

1 cup forbidden rice
2 cups grated rainbow carrots
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
1/2 medium English cucumber, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 large zucchini, chopped
2 green onion, white and light green parts, chopped
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons walnut oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
cayenne pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint

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