NEW-AGE TABBOULEH SALAD

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It's summer and it's hot. What I want...what I crave...is to eat something delicious, refreshing and healthy, and that's how this brown rice tabbouleh was born. It's the perfect salad to have with grilled anything, or to bring to a potluck. And you know you're being good to yourself in every way possible.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Low Protein

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cups cooked brown rice, cooled
1 1/2 cups zucchini, seeded and small dice
1 1/2 cups English cucumbers, seeded and small dice
20 -25 grape tomatoes, halved (quartered, if large or cherry tomatoes)
1 medium purple onion, small dice
1 cup parsley, packed and minced
1/2 cup cilantro, packed and minced
1/2 cup spearmint, packed and minced
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons yellow mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Combine all salad ingredients in a large, resealable bowl.
  • Whisk together dressing ingredients, adding salt and pepper to taste. Toss salad with dressing. Taste salad (try to get a little of everything on your fork), add a little more lemon, if necessary. Adjust seasoning.
  • Refrigerate at least 2-3 hours before serving to allow flavours to mingle and love each other. Mix salad well before serving to redistribute dressing. :-).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.3, Fat 19.7, SaturatedFat 2.8, Sodium 36.8, Carbohydrate 39.5, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 4.1, Protein 5.1

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