LEMON & ASPARAGUS BROWN RICE SALAD

Lemon & Asparagus Brown Rice Salad image

Provided by Dancer

Categories Brown Rice

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

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3 cups cooked brown rice, cold
2 cups cooked asparagus, cut into 1 inch pieces (about 10 oz.)
1/3 cup packed finely chopped mint
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
1 teaspoon grated lemon, rind of
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt, freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

In large serving bowl, stir together rice, asparagus, mint and parsley.
In small cup, stir together lemon peel, lemon juice and garlic, then stir it into rice mixture.
Stir in olive oil and salt and pepper to taste.
Cover and refrigerate up to 2 days.
Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.3, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 9.4, Carbohydrate 20.2, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 0.8, Protein 3