Broccoli Rice Salad with Sesame-Ginger Dressing

Serves 6-8 as a side dish

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked rice

• 1 pound broccoli florets

• 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper

• 1/4 cup sliced or slivered almonds

• 1/3 cup seasoned rice vinegar

• 2 tbsp. soy sauce

• 1 tbsp. sesame oil

• 2 tbsp. water

• 2 tsp. ginger, minced

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 1/8 tsp. red pepper flakes

Directions

Cook the rice in whatever way you choose. I cooked it in the rice cooker with a few drops of sesame oil. Since I used half glutinous black rice, mine turned out very sticky, so I rinsed it in a colander. If you use just brown or white rice, you shouldn't have to rinse it. Just set it aside to cool.

Steam the broccoli until just tender, about 5 minutes. Add it and the chopped red pepper and almonds to the cooled rice.

Combine the remaining ingredients in a measuring cup or small mixing bowl. Pour over the rice mixture and toss to combine. Refrigerate until completely chilled.