Gorgeous Black Rice Salad

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: crumbled goat cheese

💰Cheaper: omit cheese

Goat cheese provides a similar tangy flavor with fewer calories.

black rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: brown rice

Quinoa is a high-protein alternative, while brown rice is more economical.

Rinse black rice under cold water until water runs clear.

Combine black rice and water in a pot; bring to a boil over medium heat.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-35 minutes until rice is tender.

Remove from heat and let rice sit covered for 10 minutes; fluff with a fork.

Chop cucumber, red bell pepper, carrot, and red onion into small pieces.

In a large bowl, combine cooked black rice, chopped vegetables, parsley, and mint.

In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.

Pour dressing over the salad and toss to combine evenly.

Add crumbled feta cheese, chickpeas, and diced avocado; gently mix.

Sprinkle with sunflower seeds before serving.

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