Black Rice Salad
Crisp and refreshing basil laden black rice salad. Great for a meal or a side.
Equipment
- 1 blender
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked black rice also called Forbidden Rice
- 1 1/2 cups fresh basil leaves, divided
- 1/2 cup olive oil, extra virgin
- 3 tbsp bottled lemon juice fresh is ok too if you have one
- 3 ribs celery, chopped
- 1 large apple, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Instructions
- put 1 cup basil, oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper in blender and emulsify until you have a nice and very green dressing. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl add rice, celery, apples, green onions and remaining 1/2 cup of basil (cut or torn into small pieces) and pour dressing over. Mix well. Cover and let rest in the fridge until you are ready to serve.
- Serve chilled or room temperature.
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Notes
We didn't have fresh basil and ended up eyeballing frozen basil in olive oil. We grow basil all summer and it saves well in ice cube trays if 100% covered in the oil. It was perfect anyway without having to run to the store for fresh basil.