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Garden Rice Salad

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Nutrition Information
Calories: 290
Total Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 0.6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 270mg
Carbohydrates: 52g
Dietary Fiber: 8g
Sugars: 4g
Protein: 9g
Vitamin A: 1857.9iu (37%)
Vitamin C: 24.6mg (41%)
Calcium: 70mg (7%)
Iron: 2.6mg (14%)
Yield: Serves 4. 2 cups per serving.

This delicious salad is a meal by itself.

3 cups cooked brown rice*
1 cup quartered cucumber slices
1 can (15 oz.) black beans, drained, rinsed
2 ripe tomatoes, cored and cubed
1/2 cup chopped red onion
2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 Tbsp olive oil
3 Tbsp flavored vinegar
4 cups ready-to-serve lettuce

Toss all ingredients, except the lettuce, together in a large mixing bowl. Line 4 plates with lettuce and serve the rice salad on top.

*Speed tip - use instant brown rice

Total Preparation & Cooking Time: 20 min. (5 Prep, 15 Cook)

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