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Italian-Style Brown Rice Salad

A fresh and hearty Mediterranean-inspired salad made with brown rice, vegetables, herbs, and a tangy vinaigrette.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 3 cups brown rice cooked
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 0.5 cup olives sliced
  • 0.25 cup red onion chopped
  • 0.25 cup basil chopped
Dressing
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp honey

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Cook and cool brown rice.
  2. Combine rice with vegetables and herbs.
  3. Whisk dressing ingredients.
  4. Toss salad with dressing and chill.

Notes

Chill before serving for best flavor.