Forbidden Rice and Vegetable Salad

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.

Special Diets:

Dairy FreeDairy Free
Gluten FreeGluten Free
VeganVegan
VegetarianVegetarian

Ingredients

    1 cupforbidden rice
    2 cupsgrated rainbow carrots
    1yellow bell pepper, diced
    1/2 mediumEnglish cucumber, thinly sliced
    1 tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil
    1 largezucchini, chopped
    2green onion, white and light green parts, chopped
    2 tablespoonswhite wine vinegar
    2 tablespoonswalnut oil
    1 teaspoonDijon mustard
    1/4 teaspoonkosher salt
    cayenne pepper
    1/4 cupchopped 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

Serving Size

Calories

290

Total Fat

12g

Saturated Fat

1g

Cholesterol

0mg

Sodium

340mg

Total Carbohydrate

42g

Dietary Fiber

5g

Total Sugars

5g

Protein

7g

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