Wild Rice Salad with Edamame & Tofu combines protein-loaded edamame and tofu with carrots, toasted sesame seeds, and a combination of wild rice and long grain brown rice. The homemade sesame-orange dressing is flavorful, but not too sweet. The ingredients listed are simple, but don’t let that stop you from getting creative. Try adding shitake mushrooms, cilantro, nuts, or any other vegetables you love. This would also be delicious with chicken in place of the tofu. This hearty salad is definitely a great meal to pack for lunch, and it will hold up well in the refrigerator for days. Last but not least, this salad is gluten-free.
Wild Rice Salad with Edamame & Tofu
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked wild rice
- 1 cup uncooked long grain brown rice
- 1 cup thinly sliced carrots
- 1 cup cooked, shelled edamame
- 1 – 14 oz. package extra firm tofu
- 1 Tbsp. canola oil
- 3 Tbsp. toasted sesame seeds
- 3/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/4 cup seasoned rice wine vinegar
- 3 Tbsp. tamari
- 1 Tbsp. minced ginger
- 1 tsp. toasted sesame oil
Instructions
- Cook the wild rice and brown rice separately according to package directions.
- While rice is cooking, drain the tofu on paper towels to remove some of the moisture, then cut into 1/2 inch cubes.
- Heat the canola oil in a large non-stick pan. When oil is hot, add the tofu, and cook stirring occasionally, until the tofu is brown on all sides. Drain the tofu and set aside.
- Make the dressing by mixing together the orange juice, seasoned rice wine vinegar, tamari, ginger and sesame oil.
- In a large bowl, gently stir together the rice, tofu, edamame and carrots. Add the toasted sesame seeds and dressing. Stir well to combine.
- Refrigerate to let the flavors mingle before serving.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
