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Asian-Style Brown Rice Salad

Fresh & Flavorful Asian-Style Brown Rice Salad You’ll Love

This Asian-Style Brown Rice Salad is vibrant, healthy, and customizable, making it a perfect meal prep option for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups brown rice cooked and cooled
  • 2 cups shredded chicken or tofu for vegetarian option
  • 1 cup shredded carrot or bell peppers for variety
  • 2 cups baby bok choy or spinach/kale as substitute
  • 1 cup frozen petite peas or edamame
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro or parsley
  • 4 each green onions sliced
For the Dressing
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 tsp orange zest
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp honey or agave syrup for vegan option
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp canola oil or olive/avocado oil
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds for garnish

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • small bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • spatula
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the brown rice according to package instructions and spread it on a baking sheet to cool for about 30 minutes.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled brown rice with shredded chicken, carrots, bok choy, peas, cilantro, and green onions. Toss gently.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together garlic, orange juice, orange zest, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, rice vinegar, and canola oil until well blended.
  4. Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss until everything is coated.
  5. Serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to three days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Cool the rice properly before mixing to maintain freshness and crunch. Customize ingredients as desired and taste as you go to adjust seasonings.

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