Brown Rice Salad with Edamame and Miso Dressing Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups brown rice (uncooked, rinsed)
• 3 cups water (for cooking rice)
• 1 ½ cups shelled edamame (fresh or frozen)
• 1 medium cucumber (diced, skin on for crunch)
• 1 medium carrot (julienned or grated)
• 1 medium red bell pepper (diced)
• 3 stalks green onions (thinly sliced)
• 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 2 tbsp white miso paste (mild and slightly sweet)
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 ½ tbsp toasted sesame oil
• 1 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium)
• 1 tbsp maple syrup (or honey, if not vegan)
• 1 tsp fresh ginger (grated)
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 3 tbsp warm water (to thin the dressing)