Thai Wild Rice Salad

Ingredients — Salad

• 1 cup wild rice

• 1 cup mango, diced

• 3 mini cucumbers, diced

• 1 cup red cabbage, thinly sliced

• 3 large carrots, thinly sliced

  
  

Ingredients — Dressing

• 1/3 cup natural peanut butter

• 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce

• 2 tbsp sriracha

• 2 tbsp Thai sweet chili sauce

• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated

• 1/4 cup water (to thin the dressing)

  
  

Instructions

1. Cook the rice in a rice cooker or on the stovetop according to package instructions. Let it cool slightly.

2. While the rice cooks, chop all the vegetables and mango. Add them to a large mixing bowl.

3. In a separate bowl, whisk together all the dressing ingredients until smooth, adding water gradually to reach your desired consistency.

4. Add the cooked rice to the bowl with the veggies and toss everything together with the dressing until well combined.

5. Serve as a main dish with your favorite protein (like grilled tofu, chicken, or shrimp), as a grain bowl base, or as a vibrant side dish.