brown rice salad with citrus thai basil vinaigrette 4961

Author of this recipe: Ronald Pebworth

Brown Rice Salad with Citrus Thai Basil Vinaigrette | Healthy, flavorful side or main dish. Perfect for gatherings! #brownrice #citrusvinaigrette #thaibasil #quinoahealthymeals

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Ingredients

• - Brown Rice - 2 cups
• - Cherry Tomatoes, halved - 1 cup
• - Red Bell Pepper, diced - 1/2 cup
• - Cucumber, diced - 1/2 cup
• - Carrot, julienned - 1/4 cup
• - Orange Slices - 1 orange
• - Lime Zest and Juice - 1 lime
• - Thai Basil Leaves, roughly chopped - 1/4 cup
• - Red Onion, thinly sliced - 1/4 cup
• - Avocado, diced - 1/2 avocado
• - Sesame Seeds - 1 tablespoon (for garnish)
• - Salt to taste
• - Black Pepper to taste
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Steps

1. ### How to Make a Flavorful Brown Rice Salad with Citrus Thai Basil Vinaigrette
3. #### Ingredients:
4. - **Brown Rice:** 1 cup (uncooked)
5. - **Vegetables:**
6. - Cherry Tomatoes: 1 pint, halved
7. - Red Onion: 1/4 small, thinly sliced
8. - Cucumber: 1 medium, diced
9. - Avocado: 1 medium, diced
10. - Bell Peppers (Yellow or Red): 2, diced
11. - **Citrus Thai Basil Vinaigrette:**
12. - Fresh Lime Juice: 3 tbsp
13. - Fresh Orange Juice: 2 tbsp
14. - Fish Sauce: 1 tsp
15. - Honey: 1 tbsp
16. - Sriracha: 1 tsp (adjust to taste)
17. - Garlic Clove: 1, minced
18. - Thai Basil Leaves: 8-10 fresh, chopped
20. #### Equipment:
21. - Large pot for rice
22. - Mixing bowl
23. - Whisk or fork for vinaigrette
25. ### Detailed Steps:
27. #### Step 1: Cook the Brown Rice
28. 1. **Rinse and Drain:** Rinse 1 cup of brown rice with cold water until the water runs clear.
29. 2. **Cooking:** Add the rinsed rice to a large pot, then fill it with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil over high heat.
30. 3. **Simmer:** Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 40-45 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed.
31. 4. **Rest:** Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 10 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
33. #### Step 2: Prepare the Salad Vegetables
34. 1. **Cherry Tomatoes:** Halve cherry tomatoes and set aside.
35. 2. **Red Onion:** Thinly slice the red onion and gently toss in a small bowl of water to prevent browning.
36. 3. **Cucumber:** Dice the cucumber into small pieces.
37. 4. **Avocado & Bell Peppers:** Dice an avocado and dice yellow or red bell peppers.
39. #### Step 3: Make the Citrus Thai Basil Vinaigrette
40. 1. **Combine Ingredients:** In a bowl, whisk together fresh lime juice, orange juice, fish sauce, honey, sriracha, and minced garlic.
41. 2. **Fold in Thai Basil:** Stir in chopped Thai basil leaves until well combined.
43. #### Step 4: Assemble the Salad
44. 1. **Layer Vegetables:** In a large mixing bowl, add cooked brown rice, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, diced cucumber, diced avocado, and diced bell peppers.
45. 2. **Dress the Salad:** Drizzle the prepared vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to combine.
47. #### Step 5: Serve
48. 1. **Chill Before Serving:** Let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving to allow flavors to meld together.
49. 2. **Presentation:** Garnish with additional fresh Thai basil leaves or sliced almonds if desired.
51. ### Tips and Variations:
52. - *Add Protein:* Include grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu for a heartier meal.
53. - *Customize Spiciness:* Adjust the amount of sriracha according to your preference.
54. - *Make Ahead:* Prepare this salad up to 24 hours in advance for best flavor.
56. #### SEO Keywords:
57. Brown Rice Salad Recipe, Citrus Thai Basil Vinaigrette, Healthy Vegan Recipes, Quick Lunch Ideas, Easy Vegetarian Dishes
59. Enjoy this refreshing and flavorful brown rice salad with citrus thai basil vinaigrette! Perfect for a light lunch or as part of a balanced meal.

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