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gluten free pickled ginger rice salad
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Gluten-Free Pickled Ginger Rice Salad

This gluten-free pickled ginger rice salad is my go-to quick and easy side dish. Use leftover rice, add in your favorite veggies to go along with this herby, spicy ginger dressing and make it your own.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 cups cooked white rice, can substitute brown rice
  • 1 fresh cucumber, cubed/diced
  • 2 large carrots, cubed/diced
  • 1 bunch green onions or chives, diced
  • ¼ cup white or black sesame seeds, toasted
  • sea salt, to taste
  • fried garlic, optional but delicious

Dressing

  • 1/2 cup pickled ginger
  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp. white sugar
  • 1 handful fresh mint
  • 1 handful fresh cilantro
  • 1 tsp. fresh ginger, grated

Method

  • Chop all your veggies and put them together in a large bowl with cooked rice. Feel free to add in more veggies!
  • Blend all the dressing ingredients in your blender, adjusting for taste.
  • Pour dressing over the rice/veggie mixture and toss with hands or wooden spoon.
  • Add salt and toppings like sesame seeds to taste. Enjoy!