Herbed Carrot and Brown Rice Salad

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 82.3
  • Total Fat: 4.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 25.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 9.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.8 g
  • Protein: 1.0 g

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Introduction

Both sweet, and savory, refreshing, and nutritious, this salad pairs nicely with grilled poultry and meats. Works well when made with other whole grains such as barley or wheat berries. Would be great with raisins, craisins, or dried cherries added as well. Both sweet, and savory, refreshing, and nutritious, this salad pairs nicely with grilled poultry and meats. Works well when made with other whole grains such as barley or wheat berries. Would be great with raisins, craisins, or dried cherries added as well.
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    2 c. roughly chopped cooked, yet not mushy carrots
    1 c. medium grain brown rice, barley, or other whole grain
    2 1/4 c. water
    1 3 inch cinnamon stick
    3 T. chopped fresh parsley
    2 T. chopped fresh mint
    2 T. chopped fresh cilantro
    1/2 t. grated lime zest
    1 T. fresh lime juice
    1 clove garlic, minced
    1/2 t. ground cumin
    2 1/2 T olive oil

Directions

Place 1c brown rice in a medium sauce pan with 1 1/4 c. water. Add cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for about 40 minutes or until rice is tender and water is absorbed. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature. Remove and throw away cinnamon stick.

Place cooled, chopped, cooked carrots in a large bowl. Add cooled rice or what ever grain you are using. Add all other ingredients and toss to mix.

May be served cooled or at room temperature.

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user L8AGAIN.