Tuscan Brown & Wild Rice Salad

Tuscan Brown & Wild Rice Salad
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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 155.3
  • Total Fat: 5.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 341.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 26.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.2 g
  • Protein: 3.5 g

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Introduction

Very flavourful... great alone or as a side dish. Very flavourful... great alone or as a side dish.
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    2-3/4 cups water
    1-1/4 cups wild and brown rice blend, uncooked
    1/2 tsp. salt
    225 grams fresh asparagus spears, trimmed, blanched and cut into 1-inch lengths
    150 grams chopped red peppers
    50 grams sliced kalamata olives
    1 cup minced Italian parsley
    1 tablespoons lemon zest
    1/2 cup Reneé’s Mediterranean Greek Vinaigrette

Directions

1. Bring combined water, rice and salt to boil in medium saucepan, stirring occasionally; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 40 min. (Do not remove lid or stir during cook time.) Remove from heat; fluff with fork. Cool.

2. Transfer rice to large bowl. Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly.

KITCHEN TIP: Substitute
Substitute blanched fresh green beans, peas or small broccoli florets for the asparagus.

Serving Size: Makes 8 (3/4 cup) servings.

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TRILLIUM1204.