Tuscan Brown & Wild Rice Salad
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
View full nutritional breakdown of Tuscan Brown & Wild Rice Salad calories by ingredient
Introduction
Very flavourful... great alone or as a side dish. Very flavourful... great alone or as a side dish.Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
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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.
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.