rice salad with tomato, cuke, pepper

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think i'll add a few garlicky croutons for crunch

 

 

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Rice Salad with Tomatoes, Cucumber and Yellow Pepper

 

Recipe By :Jack Bishop

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:25

Categories : 2002-07-30 Salads

Vegetarian

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 1/2 cups arborio or basmati rice

1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice

Salt and ground black pepper

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 pound large ripe tomatoes -- cored, seeded, diced

1/2 medium cucumber -- peeled, seeded, diced

1 medium yellow bell pepper -- cored, seeded, diced

12 large black olives -- pitted and chopped

2 tablespoons minced fresh basil leaves

6 cups mesclun or other leafy salad greens

 

1. Bring 4 quarts of water to boil in medium saucepan. Add rice and 2 teaspoons

salt. Boil, stirring occasionally, until the rice is al dente, about 15 minutes.

Do not let rice become mushy. Drain rice in colander and rinse under cold

running water. Drain rice thoroughly and turn into large bowl.

 

2. While rice is cooking, whisk lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste in

small bowl. Whisk in oil until smooth.

 

3. Drizzle dressing over cooked rice and toss gently. Add tomatoes, cucumber,

yellow pepper, olives, and basil. Mix thoroughly and adjust seasonings.

 

4. Divide salad greens among individual plates. Spoon rice salad over greens and

serve immediately.

 

PER SERVING: 337 calories, 6g protein, 12g fat, 53g carbohydrates, 6g fiber,

415mg sodium, 25% vitamin A, 159% vitamin C, 7% calcium

 

Source:

" Natural Health, July 01 1998 "

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 411 Calories; 12g Fat (26.5% calories

from fat); 8g Protein; 68g Carbohydrate; 5g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol;

161mg Sodium. Exchanges: 3 1/2 Grain(Starch); 2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 2 1/2 Fat.

 

NOTES : The slightly chewy texture of arborio rice makes it a good choice for a

summer salad because the rice won't be overwhelmed by the dressing and

vegetables. Like pasta, the rice is boiled in abundant water and drained--a

technique that helps cut down the cooking time. Fragrant basmati rice will also

work well in this recipe. The rice is served over a bed of leafy greens such as

mesclun. To seed tomatoes, core, halve, and then use a finger to push the seeds

out.

 

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 2081 0 4826 0 1514 0 0 0 87 4165