Summer Rice Salad
(from JulieEld’s recipe box)
1 serving (3/4 cup) equals 136 calories, 6 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 296 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 2 g protein.
Source: Quick Cooking
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 120 minutes
Serves 6 people
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
- 1/3 cup chopped red onion
- 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
- 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Leaf lettuce, optional
Directions
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Combine rice, tomatoes, onion and olives.
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In a small bowl, combine vinegar, oil, parsley, sugar and salt; mix well.
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Pour over rice mixture and toss to coat.
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Cover and chill for at least 2 hours.
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Serve in a lettuce-lined bowl if desired.