Name: Black Rice Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup black rice (preferably Lotus Foods Forbidden Rice); Kosher salt; 1/2 cup walnuts; 1/4 cup Meyer lemon juice or 3 tablespoons regular lemon juice; 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon agave syrup (nectar) or honey; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 4 scallions, thinly sliced; 1 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed; 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved; 4 ounces green beans, thinly sliced (about 1 cup); Freshly ground black pepper; Ingredient info: Black rice is available at natural foods and specialty foods stores and some supermarkets.

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Black Rice Salad with Lemon VinaigretteCraig Cutler

The pleasantly earthy flavor of black rice pairs well with the bright acidity of this vinaigrette. If you can't find it, use wild rice instead.

Recipe information

Total Time
1 hour 20 minutes
Yield
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

1 cup black rice (preferably Lotus Foods Forbidden Rice)

Kosher salt

1/2 cup walnuts

1/4 cup Meyer lemon juice or 3 tablespoons regular lemon juice

2 tablespoons white wine vinegar

1 tablespoon agave syrup (nectar) or honey

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

4 scallions, thinly sliced

1 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed

1 cup grape tomatoes, halved

4 ounces green beans, thinly sliced (about 1 cup)

Freshly ground black pepper

Ingredient info: Black rice is available at natural foods and specialty foods stores and some supermarkets.

Preparation

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook rice in a medium saucepan of boiling salted water until tender, 35-40 minutes. Drain well, spread out on a plate or a rimmed baking sheet, and let cool.
Step 2
Meanwhile, spread out walnuts on another rimmed baking sheet. Toast in oven, tossing once, until fragrant, 8-10 minutes. Let cool; chop.
Step 3
Whisk lemon juice, vinegar, and agave in a small bowl. Whisking constantly, gradually drizzle in oil. Season vinaigrette with salt.
Step 4
Toss rice, walnuts, scallions, edamame, tomatoes, green beans, and vinaigrette in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: 310 calories

18 g fat

4 g fiber

#### Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit

Recipe notes

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