Black Rice and Edamame Salad with Grapefruit Soy Dressing

With tangy grapefruit, this lovely salad with Premium Black Rice and edamame can be served as a starter, side or even a main dish.

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Serves
4
Total Time
45
Prep Time
25
Cook Time
20

Ingredients

  • null 1 cup RiceSelect® Premium Black Rice
  • null 1 pink grapefruit
  • null 1 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
  • null 3 tsp honey
  • null 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • null 1 clove garlic, minced
  • null 1/4 tsp salt
  • null 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • null 1 1/2 cups shelled edamame, cooked
  • null 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
  • null 1/4 cup carrots, cut into matchsticks
  • null 1/4 cup goat cheese, crumbled
  • null 1/4 cup toasted almonds, chopped
  • null 1/4 cup dried cranberries

Instructions

  1. Prepare rice according to package directions. Let cool completely.
  2. Peel grapefruit and, hold grapefruit in one hand over a small bowl to catch segments and juice. Using a sharp knife, cut between membranes to release segments. Reserve 1/4 cup juice for dressing; stir any remaining juice into rice. Set grapefruit segments aside.
  3. In large bowl, whisk together reserved grapefruit juice, soy sauce, honey, mustard, garlic, salt and black pepper until blended. Stir in rice until well coated.
  4. Top with reserved grapefruit segments, edamame, red onion, carrots, goat cheese, almonds and cranberries.
  5. Tips:
  6. • Serve this salad platter family-style or arrange on individual serving plates if preferred.
  7. • Substitute crumbled feta cheese for goat cheese if desired.
  8. • Substitute pecans, hazelnuts or walnuts for almonds if desired.