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Fruity Black Rice Salad With Cilantro, Avocado, and Pepitas in Chili-Orange Vinaigrette Recipe

Name: Fruity Black Rice Salad With Cilantro, Avocado, and Pepitas in Chili-Orange Vinaigrette Recipe
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: For the Vinaigrette:; 1/4 cup fresh orange juice from 1 orange; 1 1/2 tablespoons red or white wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 medium cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 teaspoon ancho chile powder; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; For the Salad:; 2 cups cooked and cooled black rice (see notes); 1/2 mango, diced; 1 avocado, diced; 1 orange, segmented; 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion; 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro; 1/3 cup pepitas, lightly toasted

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This flavorful and vibrant black rice salad is a delightful mix of fruity, savory, and zesty flavors. Tossed with a chili-orange vinaigrette and packed with fresh ingredients like avocado, mango, and orange, this salad is a refreshing and satisfying dish that's perfect for any occasion.

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Servings: 8

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1/4 cup fresh orange juice from 1 orange

1 1/2 tablespoons red or white wine vinegar

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

2 medium cloves garlic, minced

1/4 teaspoon ancho chile powder

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

2 cups cooked and cooled black rice (see notes)

1/4 cup finely chopped red onion

1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro

1/3 cup pepitas, lightly toasted

For the Vinaigrette: Whisk together vinaigrette ingredients in a small bowl, seasoning generously to taste with salt and pepper. Reserve.

For the Salad: Place rice in a large bowl. Add mango, avocado, orange, onion, and cilantro. Whisk vinaigrette again and add to rice a few tablespoons at a time, gently tossing salad, until dressed to taste; reserve additional vinaigrette for passing at the table. Taste and season with salt and pepper, if needed. Garnish with pepitas and serve.

Fruity Black Rice Salad With Cilantro, Avocado, and Pepitas in Chili-Orange Vinaigrette Recipe

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Fruity Black Rice Salad With Cilantro, Avocado, and Pepitas in Chili-Orange Vinaigrette Recipe

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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