Pecan Black Rice Salad
Pecan Black Rice Salad
Servings: 6
Calories: 166kcal
Ingredients
- 1½ cups water
- ¾ cup black rice
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- ¼ cup whole pecans
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
- 1 garlic clove minced
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Bring water and rice to a boil in a small saucepan. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 45 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside for 10 minutes. Then fluff with a fork.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, spinach, cherry tomatoes, pecans, and sesame seeds.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper. Drizzle over the salad and serve.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Pecan Black Rice Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 166
Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Sodium 127mg5%
Potassium 364mg10%
Carbohydrates 23g8%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 2260IU45%
Vitamin C 23.8mg29%
Calcium 52mg5%
Iron 1.8mg10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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