Brown Rice Salad with Apples, Walnuts, and Cranberries
Course: Lunch, Mains, Salads & Sides
Keyword: gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian
- 1 cup brown rice (or sprouted brown rice and sprouted sorghum)
- 3/4 cup frozen peas
- 1 apple diced into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries roughly chopped
- 1 bunch chives finely chopped
- (optional add-ins) edamame beans, mandarin oranges, died apricot, pumpkin seeds, spinach and or seaweed strips (on top).
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon agave syrup
- 1 teaspoon yellow miso paste
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 4 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds (or mix of black & white sesame seeds)
Cook the brown rice in about two cups of simmering water until tender, or according to package directions. Fluff and cool to room temperature.
Microwave the frozen peas for 1 minute to thaw. Combine the peas, apple, cranberries, walnuts, chives, cooled rice, and any of the additional choice add-ins in a large bowl.
Whisk together the garlic, agave syrup, miso paste, oil, balsamic vinegar, and toasted sesame seeds to make the dressing.
Stir the dressing into the rice mix until all the ingredients are coated. Garnish with extra chives and sesame seeds.
(If you have time) Allow rice to rest for at least eight hours or overnight for flavors to come together. Note: Putting in the fridge will change the texture of the grain and make them harder. Eat fresh if you prefer softer texture.
Adapted from a recipe on The Kitchn.