Forbidden Rice Salad with Cauliflower

Forbidden Rice Salad with Cauliflower

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Forbidden or black rice can be found in the Asian aisle at your market. It’s rich in antioxidants and has a lovely chewy texture. In a pinch you can switch it out with Jasmine or Brown rice.

Ingredients:

  • 1. 2 cups black rice
  • 2. 3.75 cups water
  • 3. pinch of salt
  • 4. 1 head of cauliflower, broken into bite size florets
  • 5. 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 6. 3 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 7. 1 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 8. 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 9. 6 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 10. 2 Tablespoons fresh minced tarragon
  • 11. 10 cups mixed baby salad greens

Instructions:

  1. Place the rice, water and salt in a rice cooker and set to cook. Alternatively cook in a pot, bringing the water to a boil, then reducing to a simmer. Cover pot and cook until water is absorbed and the rice is tender. About 20 minutes.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, warm 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the cauliflower and cook without stirring until charred on bottom side, about 3 minutes, then turn and repeat. Add 2 Tablespoons of water, cover the skillet and cook for another 2-3 minutes until cauliflower is tender. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. In a medium bowl combine: zest, lemon juice, mayonnaise, mustard and 5 tablespoons olive oil. Whisk until emulsified, then season with salt and pepper to waste.
  4. When the rice is done and still warm, toss with half of the dressing, then add the tarragon.
  5. Let rice cool for 10 minutes, then add the cauliflower and the remaining dressing.
  6. Serve over greens

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