Ingredients
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- 2 cups prepared, cooked black rice (cook according to package directions, can sub other rice)
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp sumac
- 2 tsp dried mint
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1/2 large English cucumber, chopped
- 4 large radishes, chopped
- 1 large red pepper, chopped
- 1 small bunch Italian parsley, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
Instructions
- Prepare your rice according to package directions. Let cool overnight in the fridge.
- In a large bowl, pound your cloves of garlic using a mortar. Add in your sumac and dried mint. Add your lemon, olive oil and salt and whisk mixture all together. Add your rice to your dressing mixture.
- Prepare your vegetables, chopped in small pieces and add to salad.
- Mix salad to incorporate dressing and vegetables well.
- Enjoy as is or top with chicken, salmon or other protein to create a full meal.
Notes
**You may need to add a bit more olive oil the next day as the rice absorbs the liquid. Adjust as needed.