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November 30, 2016 at 9:52 pm

Brown rice salad is again one the dish which suits people of all age groups and especially those who do not want to gain weight by consuming polished white rice. Compared to white rice it is better in many respects when it comes to the health of individuals all over the world. Hope this dish will become a regular on your menu and you will derive of the benefits which accrue from the same.

INGREDIENTS

½ cup brown rice cooked to packet instructions and cooled

½ an onion, finely diced

½ cup sweet corn kernels, steamed

1 small tomato, seeded and diced finely

½ a carrot, thinly julienned or spiralized

5-6 picked jalapernos

Handful of salad leaves, spinach preferred

½ cup avocado, diced

5-6 strawberries, hulled and halved

2 tbsp coriander, finely chopped

2 tbsp pumpkin seeds or chopped up walnuts

2 tbsp, dried cranberries or chopped up dried figs.

FOR THE DRESSING

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

2 tbsp maple syrup

2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

1 tsp coarse grained mustard

1 small clove of garlic minced salt

Cracked pepper

METHOD

Whisk all the ingredients in a small bowl to make the dressing. In a large salad bowl tip all the salad ingredients and mix gently. Drizzle the dressing just before serving. Please note honey can be used in place of maple syrup.

Health benefits and nutritional information of this dish are as follows.This recipe will suit every lifestyle and diet. Brown rice helps in weight control and it is better to consume it compared to white rice as it has long term implications on an individual’s health and well being. Some of us tend to feel due to its colour it is not as equal to or is of lesser quality than white rice which is not true. It helps in reduction of unwanted fat which is a common problem leading to obesity, health, diabetis and a whole range of health problems starting from childhood till old age. People in the city who do less physical work and lead a sedentary lifestyle have a lot to benefit from its consumption. Take good care of your health as health is the ultimate wealth.