Artichoke-Rice Salad

ChubbyBunny

Salad
1 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice
2 cups water
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
4 medium green onions, chopped (1/4 cup)
1 small red bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained, cut into fourths

Lemon Vinaigrette
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 clove garlic, finely chopped

1. Cook rice in water as directed on package.
2. In medium bowl, mix rice and remaining salad ingredients. In small bowl, mix all vinaigrette ingredients with wire whisk until blended. Add to salad; toss to mix. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours until chilled.

Nutrition Information:
1 Serving: Calories 175 (Calories from Fat 65 ); Total Fat 7 g (Saturated Fat 1 g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 300 mg; Total Carbohydrate 27 g (Dietary Fiber 3 g); Protein 4 g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 16 %; Vitamin C 22 %; Calcium 4 %; Iron 10 % Exchanges: 1 Starch; 2 Vegetable; 1 Fat

Substitution
For a subtle flavor boost, try using jasmine or basmati rice instead of regular long-grain rice.
Success
Two lemons will give you all of the peel and juice that you’ll need for the vinaigrette.

ChubbyBunny

Salad
1 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice
2 cups water
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
4 medium green onions, chopped (1/4 cup)
1 small red bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained, cut into fourths

Lemon Vinaigrette
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 clove garlic, finely chopped

1. Cook rice in water as directed on package.
2. In medium bowl, mix rice and remaining salad ingredients. In small bowl, mix all vinaigrette ingredients with wire whisk until blended. Add to salad; toss to mix. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours until chilled.

Nutrition Information:
1 Serving: Calories 175 (Calories from Fat 65 ); Total Fat 7 g (Saturated Fat 1 g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 300 mg; Total Carbohydrate 27 g (Dietary Fiber 3 g); Protein 4 g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 16 %; Vitamin C 22 %; Calcium 4 %; Iron 10 % Exchanges: 1 Starch; 2 Vegetable; 1 Fat

Substitution
For a subtle flavor boost, try using jasmine or basmati rice instead of regular long-grain rice.
Success
Two lemons will give you all of the peel and juice that you’ll need for the vinaigrette.