Brown Rice Salad with Aromatic Raspberry Dressing
Easy & Satisfying Diet Meal: How to Make Brown Rice Salad with Raspberry Dressing
Let’s explore how to make a hearty and satisfying diet food that’s simple to prepare: Brown Rice Salad. We’ll enhance its fresh flavor with a vibrant raspberry dressing. This recipe is perfect for a healthy and delicious meal.
Salad Ingredients- Brown rice 1/3 cup
- Mixed greens 1 handful (washed and drained)
- Cucumber 1/3 (diced into 1cm cubes)
- Fresh raspberries 5 pcs (for dressing)
- Olive oil 1 Tbsp (for cooking rice)
- Salt 1 tsp (for cooking rice)
Raspberry Dressing- Store-bought oriental dressing 4 Tbsp
- Fresh raspberries 5 pcs
- Honey 1/2 Tbsp
- Store-bought oriental dressing 4 Tbsp
- Fresh raspberries 5 pcs
- Honey 1/2 Tbsp
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, thoroughly wash the mixed greens for the salad and ensure they are completely dry. Dice the cucumber into approximately 1cm cubes, creating neat, even pieces.
Step 2
Begin boiling a pot of water. To help the brown rice cook more tenderly and add a subtle flavor, add 1 tsp of salt and 1 Tbsp of olive oil to the water as it heats up.
Step 3
Once the water is at a rolling boil, add the washed brown rice. Cover the pot tightly, reduce the heat to medium, and let it cook for about 20 minutes. Cooking times may vary slightly depending on the type of brown rice.
Step 4
Now, let’s prepare the delicious raspberry dressing. In a blender or food processor, combine all the dressing ingredients: 4 Tbsp of store-bought oriental dressing, 5 fresh raspberries, and 1/2 Tbsp of honey. Blend until smooth. Using fresh raspberries will give the dressing an even brighter and more refreshing taste.
Step 5
Prepare a wide, attractive serving plate for your salad. Artfully arrange the washed mixed greens and a few fresh raspberries on the plate.
Step 6
It’s important to cool the cooked brown rice quickly to remove excess heat. After cooking, immediately transfer the hot brown rice into a bowl of ice-cold water to shock it. Once cooled, drain the rice thoroughly in a sieve to remove any excess water.
Step 7
For those on a diet, you can adjust the seasoning to your preference. While the rice is already seasoned from the initial salt, if you desire more flavor, you can lightly toss the diced cucumber with a little extra olive oil and salt according to your taste.
Step 8
To give your brown rice salad a nice shape, use a ring mold or any desired shaping tool. Firmly press the drained brown rice into the mold, packing it down tightly to create a well-defined shape.
Step 9
Finally, place the shaped brown rice on top of the beautifully arranged greens and raspberries on your plate. Drizzle generously with the freshly made raspberry dressing. Your delicious Brown Rice Salad is complete! Enjoy this visually appealing and flavorful healthy diet food, perfect for a fresh spring day!
