Brown Rice salad-- soo yummy

Aross83
Aross83 Posts: 936 Member
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HI All,
I just wanted to share this because its so yummy and good for you!

Brown Rice salad- i make this a cold salad

basically you can put any veggies you like but this is what i put!

Brown Rice
zucchini
green peppers
red onion
fresh cilantro
carrots
fresh dill
arugula
salt & black pepper
white vingear
a dash of whatever salad dressing you have. I used an italian dressing...

sometimes i also add some roasted red peppers and pickled banana peppers..

hope you enjoy this as much as i do..

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  • keenercam
    keenercam Posts: 321 Member
    What a great idea! I would never have thought of this, and yet it would be the perfect light dinner for me, especially as the weather gets warmer and veggie options grow. Thank you!
  • Aross83
    Aross83 Posts: 936 Member
    yeah it is very light. i eat it with some grilled chicken!!!
  • strongmom2b
    strongmom2b Posts: 26 Member
    great idea....I am always looking for clean recipes to pack in lunches....i could add some grilled chicken up and it would be great! Thanks!
  • kyodi
    kyodi Posts: 376 Member
    Do you have any recommended amounts? :-D
  • Aross83
    Aross83 Posts: 936 Member
    Do you have any recommended amounts? :-D

    well i used trader joes organic brown rice from the freezer. I just heated up 2 packs in the microwave

    so i think its about 4 cups of cooked rice
    one cup of zucchini
    one cup of green peppers
    one big carrot chopped
    half a red onion
    2 cups of arugula
    1/2 cup of cilantra
    just a buch of dill cut up
    i just put a splash of vinegar
    and a tablespoon of italian dressing

    i wish i could how to upload a photo but i dont know how.so you could have an idea.. its moslty veggies over the rice..
  • graciemom828
    graciemom828 Posts: 70
    It sounds devine - rice is one of my weaknesses - I am going to try this ASAP. :smile:
  • graciemom828
    graciemom828 Posts: 70
    If you can't get arugula, can you use something else?
  • Aross83
    Aross83 Posts: 936 Member
    Sure you could also use some baby spinach.. or any kind of green you like..
  • kyodi
    kyodi Posts: 376 Member
    Thanks!!
  • browneyesbb89
    browneyesbb89 Posts: 141 Member
    This sounds so good and perfect for summer.
  • tageekly
    tageekly Posts: 3,755 Member
    What a great summer meal - and so simple. Thanks for sharing!
  • marbit
    marbit Posts: 108
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  • rswood62
    rswood62 Posts: 80 Member
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  • cmhollis1
    cmhollis1 Posts: 35 Member
    I have made something similar using orzo, will have to try the brown rice. Add broccoli florets and try it with balsamic vinegar and a little olive oil for dressing.
  • Aross83
    Aross83 Posts: 936 Member
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    Aross83 Posts: 936 Member
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  • medwards89
    medwards89 Posts: 97 Member
    Thanks!!! :) Sounds fantastic!
  • lisa46219
    lisa46219 Posts: 99 Member
    I make something similar, but use couscous. I will often add garbanzo beans and/or low fat feta cheese along with my veggies of choice. Yummy!

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