Warm Sesame Cucumber Rice Salad

Warm Sesame Cucumber Rice Salad

Wild Rose Team

Serves 3 - 4

This nourishing and colourful salad combines hearty brown rice, crisp cucumber, and tender broccoli with a sprinkle of sesame seeds for added texture. Tossed in a zesty dressing, it’s a warm, satisfying dish perfect for a light meal or side. Optional hijiki seaweed adds a unique umami twist!

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp hijiki seaweed, optional
  • 1 cup raw brown rice
  • ½ cup diced cucumber
  • ½ cup grated carrot
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • ½ cup red pepper
  • 1 tbsp cilantro or parsley
  • ¼ cup Lemon Oil Dressing or Lemon Tahini Dressing
Steps
1. Soak hijiki in cold water for 15 minutes. Discard water and rinse.
2. Meanwhile cook rice.
3. In a mixing bowl combine the soaked hijiki, cucumber, carrot, broccoli, sesame seeds, red pepper, cilantro and dressing. Mix well.
4. Portion the warm rice to individual serving plates and spoon the vegetables over rice or toss rice and vegetables together and serve.
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