Confetti Grain Salad
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Serves6 (1 1/2 cups each)
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups rice, brown, uncooked
- 3 cups water
- 3/4 cup lemon juice
- 3 green onion
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups vegetables (your favorite, cut into small pieces)
Directions
- Wash rice and put into a 2-quart pot with water. Bring to boil, then lower heat to simmer, and cook uncovered until all the water is absorbed, about 35-40 minutes.
- Pour rice into medium sized bowl and allow to cool.
- Pour lemon juice over rice and stir. When rice is cooled but still warm, add vegetables, salt, pepper, and oil.
- Stir and chill at least 1 hour. This dish also can be served warm.
Recipe Tips
This is an excellent dish with whole grains and vegetables to make as an easy side for a main dish.
Nutrition Facts
Confetti Grain Salad
Amount Per Serving (1 1/2 cups eachg)
Calories 173
Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10g
15%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 7g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 208mg
9%
Potassium 186mg
5%
Total Carbohydrates 20g
7%
Dietary Fiber 3g
12%
Sugars 2g
Protein 3g
6%
Vitamin A
45%
Vitamin C
18%
Vitamin D0%
Calcium
3%
Iron
5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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