Chinese Black Rice, Orange, and Avocado Salad

Name: Chinese Black Rice, Orange, and Avocado Salad
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked Basic Chinese Black Rice (see note below); 2 cups diced peeled oranges; 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice; 1/4 cup raw, unsalted pumpkin seeds, toasted; 1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest; 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste; 1/8 teaspoon ground chipotle; 1 ripe Hass avocado, peeled, pitted, and cut into 1/2-inch dice; 4 large lettuce cups or leaves; Unpeeled orange wedges, for garnish (optional)

By Lorna Sass

September 19, 2013

China meets the Southwest in this unusual fusion salad. Glistening Chinese black rice—usually sold under the label Forbidden Black Rice—set off against bright orange segments and avocado's pale green gives the mixture striking visual appeal.

Cooks' Note

Grain Exchange
Use Wehani or wild rice instead of the black rice.

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