Forbidden Rice & Kimchi Salad with Ginger Almond Dressing (Meal Prep)
This easy-to-make meal prep salad is a great choice if you're looking to improve your gut health. With over 10 unique plants, 14g of fiber, and a serving of fermented food (kimchi), it's a real feast for your microbiome!
Servings servings
Ingredients
- 3 cups frozen shelled edamame thawed
- 2 cups cooked black rice approx. 2/3 cup uncooked
- 4 cups shredded red cabbage
- ½ lime juiced
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 cucumber diced
- 1 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 2 scallions finely chopped
- 4 tbsp kimchi
- 4 tsp sesame seeds
- 1 avocado optional
Ginger Almond Dressing
- 2 tbsp almond butter
- ½ lime juiced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
- 1 tbsp tamari reduced-sodium preferred
- ½ tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
Instructions
- Blend all the ingredients for the dressing until smooth.
- In a bowl, massage the shredded cabbage with lime juice and a pinch of salt.
- Layer your meal prep container, starting with the dressing at the bottom. Follow this with the edamame, black rice, massaged cabbage, cucumber, cilantro, scallions, and kimchi.
- When ready to eat, give the container a good shake to distribute the dressing. Top with diced avocado and sesame seeds, then dig in and enjoy!
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Nutritional Information - Per Serving
Calories 480kcal | Carbohydrates 56g | Protein 24g | Fat 21g | Sodium 230mg | Fiber 14g | Vitamin A 100IU | Vitamin C 61mg | Calcium 174mg | Iron 5mg