Sushi-Roll Rice Salad

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
16%
Sushi-Roll Rice Salad
300 min.
4
445kcal

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Introducing our refreshing Sushi-Roll Rice Salad, a perfect blend of flavors and textures that promises to delight your taste buds while being incredibly healthy! This vibrant dish captures the essence of traditional sushi in a fun and accessible salad form, making it a great choice for any occasion—whether it's a casual snack, a stylish antipasti, or a colorful side dish at your next gathering.

Crafted with simple yet wholesome ingredients, this salad is entirely vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, ensuring that everyone can enjoy it without compromise. The star of this dish is undoubtedly the short-grain sushi rice, which provides that wonderfully sticky and satisfying base. Tossed with crispy carrots, zesty scallions, and the delightful bite of pickled ginger, each mouthful bursts with flavor.

To elevate the experience, we've added creamy avocado slices and the aromatic touch of shiso leaves, all topped off with crispy nori strips and toasted sesame seeds for that perfect crunch. The punchy wasabi dressing brings everything together, offering a thrilling kick that sushi lovers crave.

Not only is this Sushi-Roll Rice Salad visually stunning, but it's also a nutritious powerhouse, making it an ideal starter or nourishing snack. With just under 450 calories per serving, it’s a guilt-free way to satisfy your cravings. Dive into this delicious fusion of flavors that will transport you straight to a sushi bar!

Ingredients

  •  firm-ripe california avocado 
  • medium carrots 
  • inch nori seaweed dried with scissors toasted very thin cut into strips ( laver)
  • tablespoons japanese pickled ginger drained sliced coarsely chopped
  • teaspoon salt 
  •  scallions thinly sliced
  • 0.3 cup seasoned rice vinegar 
  • tablespoons esame seeds toasted
  •  shiso leaves fresh
  • 1.5 cups short-grain sushi rice 
  • tablespoon sugar 
  • 1.5 tablespoons vegetable oil 
  • 1.3 teaspoons wasabi paste (Japanese horseradish paste)
  • 1.8 cups water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • whisk
  • baking pan
  • wooden spoon
  • colander
  • peeler

Directions

  1. Rinse rice in several changes of cold water in a bowl until water is almost clear, then drain in a colander 30 minutes.
  2. Bring rice and 1 3/4 cups water to a boil in a 3- to 4-quart heavy saucepan, then simmer, covered, 2 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and let rice stand, covered, 10 minutes (do not lift lid).
  4. While rice is standing, bring vinegar, sugar, and salt just to a boil in a very small saucepan, stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved, then cool 2 minutes.
  5. Spread rice in a large shallow baking pan, then sprinkle with vinegar mixture and toss with a wooden spoon.
  6. Shave thin lengthwise slices from carrot with a vegetable peeler, then cut slices diagonally into 1/4-inch-wide strips.
  7. Whisk together wasabi, remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons water, and oil in a bowl, then add rice, carrot, cucumber, scallions, pickled ginger, and sesame seeds and toss gently.
  8. Halve, pit, and peel avocado and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Arrange 2 shiso leaves (if using) on each of 4 plates. Top with avocado and rice mixture and sprinkle with nori strips.

Nutrition Facts

Calories445kcal
Protein6.55%
Fat28.94%
Carbs64.51%

Properties

Glycemic Index
83.98
Glycemic Load
50.31
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
19.527391029441%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.17mg
Epicatechin
0.19mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.08mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.16mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.99mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:444.57kcal
22.23%
Fat:14.26g
21.95%
Saturated Fat:2.15g
13.41%
Carbohydrates:71.54g
23.85%
Net Carbohydrates:64.84g
23.58%
Sugar:4.51g
5.02%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:606.68mg
26.38%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.27g
14.54%
Vitamin A:2909.5IU
58.19%
Folate:229.69µg
57.42%
Manganese:0.97mg
48.26%
Vitamin K:40.74µg
38.8%
Vitamin B1:0.48mg
32.07%
Fiber:6.73g
26.9%
Vitamin B3:4.31mg
21.54%
Iron:3.79mg
21.07%
Vitamin B5:1.76mg
17.57%
Selenium:11.8µg
16.86%
Copper:0.32mg
16.17%
Vitamin B6:0.31mg
15.61%
Potassium:443.98mg
12.69%
Vitamin C:10.32mg
12.51%
Phosphorus:113.97mg
11.4%
Vitamin E:1.67mg
11.17%
Magnesium:42.65mg
10.66%
Zinc:1.34mg
8.9%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.27%
Calcium:30.71mg
3.07%
Source:Epicurious