Herbed Brown Rice Salad

Name: Herbed Brown Rice Salad
Yield: serves 4, 2/3 cup per serving
Ingredients: 1/2 cup uncooked instant brown rice; 1/2 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped; 1 medium jalapeño, seeds and ribs discarded if desired, finely chopped; 9 kalamata olives, coarsely chopped; 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon olive oil (extra-virgin preferred); 1 tablespoon snipped fresh basil; 1/2 teaspoon bottled minced garlic or 1 medium garlic clove, minced; 1/4 teaspoon finely snipped fresh rosemary (optional); 4 romaine lettuce leaves

December 9, 2011

For a nice change from the typical pasta or potato salad—and a different way to enjoy brown rice—try this Mediterranean side salad with a bit of Mexican heat.

Recipe information

Yield
serves 4, 2/3 cup per serving

Ingredients

1/2 cup uncooked instant brown rice

1/2 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped

1 medium jalapeño, seeds and ribs discarded if desired, finely chopped

9 kalamata olives, coarsely chopped

1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons cider vinegar

1 tablespoon olive oil (extra-virgin preferred)

1 tablespoon snipped fresh basil

1/2 teaspoon bottled minced garlic or 1 medium garlic clove, minced

1/4 teaspoon finely snipped fresh rosemary (optional)

4 romaine lettuce leaves

Preparation

Step 1
In a medium saucepan, prepare the rice using the package directions, omitting the salt and margarine. Spoon in a thin layer on a sheet of aluminum foil or baking sheet to cool quickly, about 8 minutes.
Step 2
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, stir together the remaining ingredients except the lettuce.
Step 3
Stir the cooled rice into the bell pepper mixture.
Step 4
Place 1 lettuce leaf on each plate. Spoon the salad onto the lettuce.
nutrition information
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(Per Serving)
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Calories; 105
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Total Fat: 6.0g
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Saturated: 0.5g
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Trans: 0.0g
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Polyunsaturated: 1.0g
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Monounsaturated: 4.5g
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Cholesterol: 0mg
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Sodium: 142mg
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Carbohydrates: 11g
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Fiber: 1g
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Sugars: 1g
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Protein: 1g
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Dietary Exchanges
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1/2 Starch
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1 Fat

American Heart Association Quick & Easy Meals

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