Green and Gold Brown Rice Salad
Ingredients
The salad
-
1
cup
cooked brown rice, cooled
-
1
15-ounce can
chickpeas, drained
-
½
yellow bell pepper
diced
-
½
cup
sliced leeks, green and white section
-
1
12-ounce jar
marinated artichokes, drained
-
½
cup
green olives, sliced
-
¼
cup
sliced fresh basil
The vinaigrette
-
1
lemon
juiced
-
2
tablespoons
extra virgin olive oil
-
¼
teaspoon
black pepper
-
Dash
salt
(optional)
-
1
clove
garlic, minced
The garnish
-
¼
cup
pistachios
-
Additional
chopped fresh basil
if desired
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the cooked rice, chickpeas, yellow bell pepper, leeks, artichokes, olives, and basil.
- In a small dish, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, black pepper, salt (if using), and minced garlic to make the vinaigrette.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss to combine.
- Sprinkle with pistachios and additional chopped basil if desired.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
6
Calories
196
Total fat
9g
Total carbohydrates
24g
Total protein
6g
Sodium
446mg
Cholesterol
0mg
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