Serves 4-8 people Serving sizes will vary, depending on whether it’s a side dish or an entree! This Sweet Potato Salad with avocado, tomato, onion, lime and cilantro is SO easy to make and is guaranteed to be a huge hit in any group! Ingredients. This black rice salad is full of interesting textures and flavors – from crispy carrots and cool cucumbers to creamy avocado, chewy dried green mango, and juicy pomegranate seeds. A vegan, gluten-free and Whole30 dish that can be served several ways, including as a salad, side dish, or as an appetizer dip with chips and crackers on the side. by Kendall Smith. https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/233733/tks-forbidden-black-rice-salad The weekend of Valentine’s Day, we checked into a local hotel for an impromptu “vacation.” Brown Rice & Black Bean Salad with Avocado & Cilantro. Ingredients. Black rice has a nutty, earthy flavour and can be used cold or warm, in salads, grain bowls, poke bowls, with stews, or just to replace white rice in other dishes. 1/2 c. short-grain black rice (or substitute another color of short-grain rice) Sweet Potato Salad. It’s naturally gluten-free, full of fiber, iron, and vitamins, and far lower in carbohydrates + calories than it’s white or brown counterpart. 2 cups cooked brown rice, chilled 2-3 cups cooked black beans (if using canned, use two 15 oz cans, drained and rinsed) 2 cups seeded and diced tomato Quinoa & Black Rice Salad with Cumin & Avocado is a healthy salad recipe that makes for a great lunch, or an easy dinner. Print . This vegetarian rice salad is easy to make and incredibly delicious!