MINTY RICE SALAD

Minty Rice Salad image

When my garden is at its peak, I love to prepare this refreshing salad using my own tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes, green peppers and mint. Make this wonderful dish ahead to allow the flavors to blend and for added convenience.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 cups cooked brown or wild rice
3 medium tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped
1 cup fresh or frozen peas
1 cucumber, seeded and finely chopped
1 green pepper, finely chopped
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1/2 cup sliced radishes
1/3 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine rice, tomatoes, peas, cucumber, green pepper, green onions and radishes; set aside. In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Pour over rice and vegetables; mix well. Chill for at least 1 hour. Serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Fat 12g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 225mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges