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Asian-Style Brown Rice Salad

Asian-Style Brown Rice Salad: Fresh, Flavorful, and Fun!

This Asian-Style Brown Rice Salad is a light and refreshing meal combining hearty brown rice, colorful veggies, and chicken with a tangy dressing.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 3 cups cooked and cooled brown rice
  • 1.5 cups shredded chicken or tofu for vegetarian
  • 1 cup shredded carrot freshly grated
  • 1 cup thinly sliced baby bok choy or spinach/kale
  • 1 cup thawed frozen petite peas or edamame
  • 0.5 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
  • 0.5 cup chopped green onions or red onion
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds for garnish
For the Orange Sesame-Soy Dressing
  • 1 clove garlic pressed
  • 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil or olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or white vinegar
  • to taste salt
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil or avocado oil

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Small bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • tongs

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Asian-Style Brown Rice Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked brown rice, shredded chicken, grated carrot, and sliced baby bok choy. Mix gently with a spatula.
  2. Fold in the thawed peas, chopped cilantro, and green onions. Mix gently to keep peas intact.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, orange zest, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, pressed garlic, rice vinegar, and canola oil until well combined.
  4. Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss until well coated.
  5. Taste and adjust seasonings, adding salt or more soy sauce if desired.
  6. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 4500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad is meal-prep friendly and can be stored for up to 3 days in the fridge. You can customize the ingredients according to your preferences.

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