Chinese Black Rice Orange and Avocado Salad |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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From: Whole Grains Every Day, Every Way by Lorna Sass. China meets the Southwest in this unusual fusion salad. Glistening Chinese black rice-usually sold under the label Forbidden Black Rice-set off against bright orange segments and avocado's pale green gives the mixture striking visual appeal. *Time does not include time it takes to cook rice. Ingredients:
2 cups cooked black rice (or cooked wehani) or 2 cups cooked wild rice (or cooked wehani) |
2 cups oranges, peeled and diced |
1/4 cup fresh squeezed orange juice |
1/4 cup raw unsalted pumpkin seeds, toasted |
1 1/2 teaspoons orange zest, grated |
1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste |
1/8 teaspoon dried chipotle powder |
1 ripe hass avocado, peeled and pitted and cut into 1/2-inch dice |
4 large lettuce leaves (lettuce cups) |
orange wedge, to garnish (optional) |
Directions:
1. In a bowl, combine the cooked rice, oranges, orange juice, pumpkin seeds, orange zest, salt, and chipotle.
2. Gently mix in the avocado. Add more salt, if needed.
3. Place a lettuce cup on each plate and spoon the salad into the lettuce cups.
4. Garnish with orange wedges, if desired.
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