ARTICHOKE BEAN RICE SALAD

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In her Soldier, Iowa kitchen, Bernice Knutson throws together this unique salad that takes advantage of an extra cup of cooked rice. Friends and family are sure to enjoy the cool refreshing combination of artichoke hearts, avocado, beans and colorful peppers.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 cup garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 cup cold cooked rice
1 jar (6-1/2 ounces) marinated artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 medium tomato, chopped
1/4 cup chopped onion
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine oil and lemon juice. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cover and chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 168mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein.