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Black Rice and Corn Salad

Hearty, colorful and delicious Black rice and corn salad, great to serve warm or at room temperature. Black rice is cooked with corn, cranberries, spices and herbs.
Author: Pavani
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Black rice
  • 2 cups Water
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1 Small Onion, finely chopped
  • 2~3 Garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 4 Scallions, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups Frozen Corn, thawed
  • teaspoons Ground Cumin
  • ½ teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • ½ teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • ½ cup Dried Cranberries
  • 1~2 tablespoon Lemon juice
  • To taste Salt and Pepper

Instructions

  • Combine black rice and 2 cups of water in a sauce pan. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat, cover and simmer until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet. Add the onion and garlic and cook until golden. Add the scallions, corn kernels and cook till warmed through.
  • Add the cooked rice to the skillet and mix well to combine. Add cumin, dried herbs, cranberries and lime juice. Stir gently to combine and season with salt and pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 274kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 362mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 97IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 2mg
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