MEDITERRANEAN RICE SALAD

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This recipe is adapted from Lundberg Rice. You can throw in any or all of the optional ingredients, servings are calculated using all optional ingredients - ENJOY!!!

Provided by Mindelicious

Categories     Brown Rice

Time 1h

Yield 6 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup brown rice, cooked according to package directions (try Lundberg Wehani)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 -2 tablespoon lemon juice
1 -2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 -2 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup sun-dried tomato, julienned
1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced olives, drained (1/4 cup)
1 tablespoon basil, minced
pine nuts (to garnish)
1 red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1/2 cup carrot, diced
1 medium tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped
1 (6 1/2 ounce) jar pickled artichoke hearts, chopped
2 tablespoons capers

Steps:

  • Place hot rice in large bowl.
  • Combine oil, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, salt, rosemary, and pepper in small jar or blender.
  • Shake or blend well and pour over rice. Toss lighlty.
  • Cover and let cool. Add remaining ingredients.
  • Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.8, Fat 10.6, SaturatedFat 1.6, Sodium 730.5, Carbohydrate 53.6, Fiber 9.2, Sugar 7.6, Protein 7.3

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