Black Rice Salad with Zesty Lime Ginger Dressing

Black rice salad with cherry tomatoes, yellow bell peppers, and cilantro in a white serving bowl.

5 from 1 vote

Fresh, fast, and flavorfull this Black Rice Salad makes a delicious main dish or simple side to enjoy any time of the year!

Prep Time10

Cook Time40

Total Time45

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Mediterranean

Keyword: easy rice salad

Diet: Dairy Free, DASH, Gluten Free, Low FODMAP, MIND Diet, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 181kcal

Author: EA Stewart, RD | Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Ingredients

2/3 cup black rice aka Forbidden rice
5 cups water
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons ginger juice * see notes
4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
20 cherry tomatoes or 28 for moderate FODMAP serve
1 yellow bell pepper about 2 cups chopped
1/3 cup fresh cilantro

Instructions

Cook the rice: In a large saucepan, combine the rice, water, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a high simmer, partially cover, and cook for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the rice is tender. Drain well.
Chop the vegetables: Cut cherry tomatoes in half, chop bell pepper into small, bite size pieces, loosely chop cilantro.
Make the dressing: Whisk together the lime zest, lime juice, ginger juice, oil, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium to large serving bowl.
Make the salad: Add the warm rice to the dressing in the bowl and toss to combine. Let the rice cool for about 10 minutes.
Add the tomatoes, bell pepper, and cilantro to the rice. Toss again. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Notes

Ingredient Swaps

Not a cilantro lover? Use any favorite fresh herbs in season.
Swap the lime juice/zest with lemon juice/zest.

* To make ginger juice, grate about 3 inches of fresh ginger and then press it in a fine-mesh sieve to extract the juice. You can also buy ginger juice in bottles.

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