Mediterranean Rice Salad

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Yield:

8.0 servings

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November 30, 2009

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Anonymous

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Ingredients

3 cups brown rice, instant

2 1/2 cups water

1 1/2 cups black beans, cooked drained and rinsed

2 cups cucumbers quartered & sliced

1 cup tomato chopped

1/2 cup red onion chopped

1/4 cup parsley chopped

3/4 cup Italian salad dressing, fatfree/Wishbone

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar white

1 tablespoon olive oil

Preparation

1

Add instant rice to boiling water. Lower heat, stir, and cover pot. Cook over low heat for 5 minutes. Take pan off heat, stir, replace cover, and let sit for 5 minutes. Allow rice to cool.

2

Add beans, cucumbers, tomato, onion, and parsley. Mix.

3

Add dressing, vinegar, and olive oil. Toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate.

4

NOTES : Use 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed.

5

Add 3/4 pound smoked turkey, cut into 1/2-inch dice, for a main-dish salad.

6

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