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Italian-Style Brown Rice Salad

A fresh Mediterranean-inspired salad with brown rice, vegetables, herbs, and a light vinaigrette.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 2 cups brown rice cooked
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 0.5 cup olives sliced
  • 0.5 cup mozzarella cubed
  • 0.25 cup red onion chopped
  • 0.25 cup basil chopped
  • 2 tbsp parsley chopped
Dressing
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Pot
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Cook brown rice and let it cool.
  2. Chop all vegetables and herbs.
  3. Whisk dressing ingredients together.
  4. Combine rice and all ingredients in a bowl.
  5. Mix well, chill, and serve.

Notes

Chill before serving for best flavor.