BROWN RICE, CUCUMBER & TOASTED SESAME SALAD

Wow - the dressing in this one is the show stopper!!! It’s so good I could actually drink it 😂
If you love the flavour of sesame - definitely give this one a go!!!

Serves 2-3

Ingredients:

• 2x 125g cups instant brown rice

• 1 lebanese cucumber, chopped

• 1 cup broccoli, florets removed

• 3/4 cup frozen edamame beans, thawed

• 3 spring onion, finely sliced

• 1 cup cooked chicken, chopped (optional)

• 1/2 cup coriander leaves, roughly chopped

• 1 small avocado, thinly sliced

• 1/2 cup sesame seeds

  Dressing:

• 1 tablespoon white miso paste

• 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup

• 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar

• 3cm piece ginger, very finely chopped

• Toasted sesame seeds (half of the above amount)

• 1-2 teaspoons water to thin

Method:

1. Place the broccoli florets in a small glass bowl and fill half the bowl with water. Place in the microwave for 3-4 minutes on high until just cooked. Remove, drain and set aside.

2. Place a medium fry pan onto low/med heat. Add the sesame seeds and toast for about 3-4 minutes. Make sure to give the pan a toss every now and then to stop them from burning. Remove from heat and let cool.

3. For the dressing: Add the miso paste, maple syrup, rice wine vinegar and ginger. Add HALF the toasted sesame seeds to the dressing. Mix well and break down the miso paste. Add water little by little, until you get a thinner/lighter consistency.

4. For the salad: Add the brown rice, cucumber, broccoli, edamame beans, spring onion, cooked chicken, coriander and toss everything together. Add half the dressing and toss through. Then add the avocado, other half of toasted sesame seeds and the rest of the dressing. Gently toss together and serve.