Broccoli Apple Brown Rice Salad
- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
2 cups cooked brown rice, cooled to room temperature1 apple, cored and diced2 heads broccoli (about 1.5 pounds), cut into florets1/3 cup almond slices, toastedsea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to tastePomegranate Herb Dressing3 Tbs POM 100% Pomegranate Juice2.5 Tbs white balsamic vinegar2.5 Tbs extra-virgin olive oil1/2 Tbs fresh basil1/2 tsp garlic, mincedsea salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
Cook brown rice according to package instructions and cool to room temp. Steam broccoli florets until tender and bright green, about 3 minutes. Transfer the broccoli to a strainer and run under cold water until it stops cooking. Set aside.
To make dressing, whick together all ingredients in a small bowl.
In a large bowl, toss brown rice, broccoli, diced apples, and dressing. Before serving, sprinkle salad with toastee almond slices.
Serving Size: Makes about 4 srvings
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JMAPES59.
To make dressing, whick together all ingredients in a small bowl.
In a large bowl, toss brown rice, broccoli, diced apples, and dressing. Before serving, sprinkle salad with toastee almond slices.
Serving Size: Makes about 4 srvings
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JMAPES59.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 257.5
- Total Fat: 13.8 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 23.7 mg
- Total Carbs: 31.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.1 g
- Protein: 6.0 g
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