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Broccoli Brown Rice Salad Recipe

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Charred broccoli + brown rice salad with green tahini sauce glutenfree + vegan Recipe
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Description

This broccoli brown rice salad recipe is a healthy and delicious dish that can be served as a side or main dish. The combination of brown rice, broccoli, and other fresh ingredients will give your taste buds a burst of flavor. This salad is perfect for those who want to eat healthy without sacrificing taste.

Prep Time

Preparation time for this recipe is around 15 minutes.

Cook Time

Cooking time for this recipe is around 45 minutes.

Ingredient

For this recipe, you will need the following ingredients:
  • 1 cup of brown rice
  • 2 cups of water
  • 1 head of broccoli, cut into small florets
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, diced
  • 1/2 cup of raisins
  • 1/2 cup of chopped almonds
  • 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup of olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon of honey
  • 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • A medium-sized saucepan with a lid
  • A large mixing bowl
  • A small mixing bowl
  • A whisk
  • A sharp knife

Method

  1. Rinse the brown rice under cold water and drain.
  2. In a medium-sized saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the brown rice and stir. Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a lid, and simmer for 45 minutes.
  3. After 45 minutes, remove the rice from the heat and let it cool for 10 minutes.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked brown rice, broccoli florets, diced red bell pepper, diced red onion, raisins, chopped almonds, and chopped fresh parsley.
  5. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
  6. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  7. Refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

For best results, use freshly cooked brown rice. You can also use leftover brown rice, but make sure it is at room temperature before adding it to the salad. This salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Info

  • Calories: 260
  • Protein: 5g
  • Fat: 13g
  • Carbohydrates: 33g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Sugar: 10g

Recipe Tips

  • For added protein, you can add grilled chicken or tofu to the salad.
  • If you don't have apple cider vinegar, you can use white wine vinegar instead.
  • If you don't have Dijon mustard, you can use regular mustard instead.
  • You can add other vegetables to the salad, such as carrots or cucumbers.
  • If you don't like raisins, you can use dried cranberries instead.

Enjoy this delicious and healthy broccoli brown rice salad recipe!


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