Brown Rice Confetti Salad
- 2 1/4 c. water
- 1 c. brown rice, uncooked
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 c. thin yellow squash strips
- 1 c. small broccoli flowerets
- 1 c. sliced radishes
- 1/2 c. sliced green onions
- 1/4 c. chopped fresh dill
- 3 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tsp. grated lemon rind
- 1/3 c. lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
- fresh dill sprigs and sliced yellow squash (garnishes)
- Combine first 3 ingredients in a saucepan. Cook according to package directions. Remove from heat and cool. Combine rice, squash strips and next 6 ingredients. Set aside.
- Combine lemon juice and next 3 ingredients in a jar.
- Cover tightly and shake vigorously.
- Pour over rice mixture. Toss gently. Cover and chill 1 to 2 hours. Garnish, if desired.
- Yields 6 cups.
- Per 1 cup serving:
- 174 calories, 29% from fat.
- Preparation time:
- 1 hour.
water, brown rice, salt, thin yellow squash strips, broccoli flowerets, radishes, green onions, fresh dill, parsley, lemon rind, lemon juice, olive oil, mustard, freshly ground pepper, dill
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=481408 (may not work)