COLORFUL RICE SALAD WITH LEMON DRESSING

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A colorful and healthy salad. Adapted from Diana Rattray, author of Your Guide to Southern U.S. Cuisine. This recipe also fits into Caribbean cuisine!

Provided by Sharon123

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

3 green onions, thinly sliced (scallions)
2 -3 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 small summer squash, diced
1 large tomatoes, diced
1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 cup spinach leaves, rolled together tightly and very thinly sliced (chiffonade technique)
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
1 small carrot, grated
1/4 cup lentil sprouts (or other sprouts)
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2-2 cups cooked brown rice
salt and pepper

Steps:

Toss prepared vegetables together in a large bowl.
Place lemon juice in a small bowl.
Drizzle in olive oil while whisking, to emulsify the liquids.
Add to the vegetables; cover and refrigerate for an hour.
Add cooked, cooled rice; add salt and pepper to taste.
Refrigerate until serving time.
Delicious with grilled or broiled steak, chicken or fish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.3, Fat 14.4, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 22.5, Carbohydrate 26.1, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 3.7, Protein 3.8

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