Rice Salad
This vegetable and rice salad is a hearty, healthy, and nutritious summer salad, or side dish. Combining brown rice, vegetables, and a vegan sour cream-based dressing- this recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and super satisfying!
Servings 4
Ingredients
Rice Salad
- 1 cup (200 g) brown rice uncooked
- 2 cups (480 ml) vegetable broth or water + salt
- 1 cup (150 g) cucumber diced
- 1 cup (100 g) carrots grated
- 3/4 cup (130 g) cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/2 (90 g) bell pepper diced
- 1/2 cup (50 g) purple cabbage thinly sliced
- 1-2 handful of (40 g) arugula or lettuce
- 2 (35 g) green onions thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup (30 g) olives
Salad Dressing
- 1/2 cup (120 g) vegan sour cream (*see notes)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar of choice
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or sweetener of choice
- 2 tsp olive oil skip if you prefer it oil-free
- 2 tsp dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried herbs (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Water to thin
Instructions
Rice
- You can watch the video in the post for visual instructions.Add brown rice to a bowl and cover with lukewarm water. Soak rice for about 15 minutes, then drain. Soaking it longer, e.g. 1 hour is fine too, it will cook faster then.
- Bring a pot with 2 cups of vegetable broth (or water + salt) to a boil, then add rice, cover with a lid. Simmer for about 30-35 minutes (without stirring), then turn off the heat. Let sit covered for a further 10 minutes. Let cool. You can start chopping the veggies while the rice cools.
Dressing
- Add all dressing ingredients to a bowl and stir to combine. If you prefer a thinner dressing, add a little water.
Assemble
- Combine all veggies and rice in a salad bowl. Pour the dressing over the salad and serve. Enjoy!
Notes
- I used homemade vegan sour cream but you can also use vegan mayo or dairy-free yogurt if you like.
- You can add 1 cup of cooked beans or chickpeas or even fried tofu for additional protein.
- Read the blog post for more helpful tips and variations + serving suggestions.
Nutrition Facts
Rice Salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
327
% Daily Value*
Fat
10
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
10
%
Carbohydrates
53
g
18
%
Fiber
4
g
16
%
Sugar
9
g
10
%
Protein
8
g
16
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.