Chinese Rice Salad With Snow Peas

May 18, 2023May 18, 20230 13
Chinese Rice Salad with Snow Peas - A flavorful and healthy salad with a Chinese twist
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Prep

15 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 cups snow peas
1 cup chopped broccoli
1 cup cherry tomatoes , halved
1 cup diced yellow bell pepper
3/4 cup diced red onion
4 cups cooked rice
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup minced fresh coriander or 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
2 1/2 tablespoons chinese black vinegar or 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seed oil

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
151
Sugar
3g
Fat
2g
Chinese Rice Salad with Snow Peas is a refreshing and flavorful salad that is perfect for summer. This salad is a healthier alternative to traditional Chinese side dishes like fried rice or chow mein. The salad is easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time, making it perfect for picnics and potlucks. This dish is also a great way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet and try a new dressing with Chinese black vinegar. The combination of snow peas, broccoli, cherry tomatoes, yellow bell pepper, and red onion creates a colorful and nutritious side dish that everyone at the table will love.

Instructions

1.Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the snow peas and cook for 1 minute or until they turn bright green. Drain and rinse under cold water. Pat dry with paper towels.
2.In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked snow peas, chopped broccoli, halved cherry tomatoes, diced yellow bell pepper, and diced red onion. Stir in the cooked rice.
3.In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, minced coriander, Chinese black vinegar or Worcestershire sauce, sugar, and toasted sesame seed oil. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to combine.
4.Serve the Chinese Rice Salad chilled or at room temperature.

PROS

The Chinese Rice Salad is a perfect side dish for your next lunch or dinner.
It is packed with veggies and is customizable to your taste buds.
The dish is also vegan and gluten-free.

CONS

This salad contains soy sauce which is high in sodium.
You may want to use reduced-sodium soy sauce or omit it altogether if you are sensitive to salt.
Also, some people may not find the Chinese black vinegar or Worcestershire sauce appealing.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This salad is a great source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Snow peas are rich in vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant that boosts the immune system and protects your cells from damage. Broccoli is a great source of vitamin K and calcium that help to strengthen bones. Additionally, the salad dressing contains healthy fats from the sesame seed oil.

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