Black Rice Caprese Salad
Black Rice Caprese Salad is made with forbidden black rice, mozzarella, basil, tomatoes, and olives; drizzled with a balsamic dressing! A great gluten-free option.
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked black rice
- 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 ½ cups grape tomatoes, cut in half
- 1 cup kalamata olives, cut in half
- 1 ½ cups fresh mozzarella balls, cut in half
- 1 cup packed fresh basil, chopped (plus extra)
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package directions; cool.
Mak the vinaigrette:
- Combine Dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper in a small dish. Taste the vinaigrette and adjust accordingly.
Assemble the salad:
- Toss the cooled rice with the vinaigrette, but reserve a little for the end.
- Add handfuls of tomatoes, olives, and mozzarella cheese into the rice. Add chopped fresh basil. Gently mix until combined.
- Drizzle with the remaining vinaigrette, and add salt and pepper. Serve cold or room temperature, or heated to warm. Garnish with more fresh basil leaves.
Notes
Reposted from June 2020.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 312kcal, Carbohydrates: 26g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 21g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 12g, Cholesterol: 7mg, Sodium: 451mg, Potassium: 128mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 301IU, Vitamin C: 4mg, Calcium: 92mg, Iron: 1mg