ARTICHOKE-RICE SALAD

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An easy artichoke and rice salad is tossed in a refreshing lemon vinaigrette. Fresh, light and lemony, this salad is summer!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 3h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice
2 cups water
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
4 medium green onions, chopped (1/4 cup)
1 small red bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained, cut into fourths
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 clove garlic, finely chopped

Steps:

Cook rice in water as directed on package.
In medium bowl, mix rice and remaining salad ingredients. In small bowl, mix all vinaigrette ingredients with wire whisk until blended. Add to salad; toss to mix. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 300 mg