Brown Rice Greek Salad

Brown Rice Greek Salad
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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 266.8
  • Total Fat: 17.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 8.3 mg
  • Sodium: 291.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 25.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.1 g
  • Protein: 5.8 g

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Introduction

whole grain take on a greek salad, great to make up a large batch of and pack for lunch for the week. whole grain take on a greek salad, great to make up a large batch of and pack for lunch for the week.
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    1/2 red onion chopped
    1 cup dry brown rice (needs to be prepared for dish)
    1 cucumber (diced)
    1 container cherry tomatoes
    1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
    2-3 Tbsp red wine vinegar
    2-3 Tbsp lemon juice
    2 cups cooked garbanzo beans
    Basil Leaves - 5-6 chopped

Tips

makes approx 8 - 1 cup servings


Directions

Cook 1 cup of brown rice according to directions.

Chop cucumber and onion.

Combine rice, onions, beans, cucumber, and tomatos in large container.

Dressing:
Mix well in a separate container the olive oil, vinegar, basil, lemon juice, & honey.

Toss the rice mixture with the dressing.

Add feta cheese, make sure rice is cooled first.


Serving Size: Makes 6 - 1 cup servings