Confetti Grain Salad
Try this recipe with a variety of vegetables until you find what you and your family like best.
- 8 Servings
- Less than $3.00
Confetti Grain Salad
Try this recipe with a variety of vegetables until you find what you and your family like best.
- 8 Servings
- Less than $3.00
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups brown rice, uncooked
- 3 cups water
- 2 lemons, juiced
- 3 green onions
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 dash black pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups mixed vegetables, cut into small pieces
Steps
1
Wash hands with soap and water.
2
Wash rice and put into a 2-quart pot with water. Bring to boil, then lower heat to simmer, and cook uncovered until all the water is absorbed (approximately 45 minutes)
3
Pour into medium sized bowl and allow to cool.
4
Pour lemon juice over rice and stir. When rice is cooled to lukewarm, add vegetables, salt, pepper, and oil.
5
Stir and chill at least 1 hour. This dish also can be served warm.
Ingredients
Serving Size: 3/4 cup prepared salad, 1/6 of recipe
| Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 216 |
| Total Fat | 8 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5 g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1 g |
| Linoleic Acid | 1 g |
| α-Linolenic Acid | 0.1 g |
| Omega 3 - EPA | 0 mg |
| Omega 3 - DHA | 0 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 32 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g |
| Total Sugars | 2 g |
| Added Sugars included | 0 g |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium | 30 mg |
| Potassium | 146 mg |
| Sodium | 169 mg |
| Copper | 163 mcg |
| Iron | 1 mg |
| Magnesium | 61 mg |
| Phosphorus | 118 mg |
| Selenium | 12 mcg |
| Zinc | 1 mg |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A | 83 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin C | 9 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg |
| Vitamin K | 55 mcg |
| Folate | 20 mcg DFE |
| Thiamin | 0.1 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 mg |
| Niacin | 2 mg |
| Choline | 20 mg |
Source:
- Cent$ible Nutrition Cookbook
- University of Wyoming Cooperative Extension
- Cent$ible Nutrition Program