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Black Rice Salad

It's easy to transform the leftover rice from our Chinese Black Rice recipe into this beautiful and satisfying salad—just add crunchy celery, radishes, and a fresh basil dressing. In supermarkets, black rice (often labeled "Forbidden Rice") is usually found in 15–ounce packages; Asian markets often sell it in larger quantities.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    45 min

  • Yield

    Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

2 cups Chinese black rice
1 1/2 cups basil leaves, divided
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 ribs celery, diced
5 radishes, diced
1 cup chopped scallions (1 bunch)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cook rice in a large pot of boiling salted water (1 tablespoon salt for 4 quarts water), uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 30 minutes. Drain in a sieve and rinse with cold water.

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, purée 1 cup basil leaves with oil, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a blender until emulsified. Tear remaining 1/2 cup basil leaves into a large bowl and stir together with dressing, rice, and remaining ingredients. Season to taste.

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