Brown Rice Salad
A wholesome and colorful salad featuring nutty brown rice mixed with fresh vegetables, herbs, and a zesty lemon vinaigrette.
⏱ 45 minServes 4American
Ingredients
- •2 cups cooked brown rice, cooled
- •1 cup diced cucumbers
- •1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- •1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- •1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- •1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- •3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- •2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- •1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- •1/2 teaspoon salt
- •1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
- 1Cook brown rice according to package directions and allow it to cool completely, about 30 minutes.
- 2In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make the vinaigrette.
- 3In a large bowl, combine cooled brown rice, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, parsley, and mint.
- 4Pour the vinaigrette over the rice mixture and toss gently until everything is well coated.
- 5Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
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