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Confetti Grain Salad

Confetti Grain Salad

290 Ratings
290 Ratings
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Confetti Grain Salad
Makes: 8 servings
Total Cost: $$$$

Try this recipe with a variety of vegetables until you find what you and your family like best.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups brown rice, uncooked
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 lemons, juiced
  • 3 green onions (scallions)
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 dash black pepper
  • 1/4 cup olive oil (or cooking oil of choice)
  • 1 1/2 cups mixed vegetables, cut into small pieces

Directions

  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.

Notes

Learn more about:

Source:

Cent$ible Nutrition Cookbook
University of Wyoming Cooperative Extension
Cent$ible Nutrition Program

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 3/4 cup prepared salad, 1/6 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 216
Total Fat 8 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 169 mg
Carbohydrates 32 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Total Sugars 2 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 4 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 30 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 146 mg

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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

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1/4 cups
Grains 1 ounces

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