CRUNCHY VEGETABLE AND BROWN RICE SALAD

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Categories     Salad     Rice     Vegetable     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Low/No Sugar     Summer     Gourmet

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup short-grain brown rice
1 medium zucchini (1/2 pound)
2 celery ribs
1 carrot
1 yellow bell pepper
1/2 bunch arugula (4 ounces)
4 scallions
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon coarse-grained mustard
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Fill a 2-quart saucepan three fourths full with salted water and bring to a boil. Add rice and boil, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 25 minutes. Drain rice in a colander and rinse under cold running water until cool. Drain rice well.
  • While rice is cooking, cut zucchini, celery, carrot, and bell pepper into 1/4-inch dice. Remove tough stems from arugula and chop leaves. Chop scallions.
  • Have ready a bowl of ice and cold water. In a saucepan of boiling salted water blanch zucchini, celery, carrot, and bell pepper 1 minute. Drain vegetables in a sieve and transfer to ice water to stop cooking. Drain vegetables well.
  • In a large bowl whisk together lemon juice, broth, mustard, oil, salt, and pepper. Add rice, blanched vegetables, arugula, and scallions, tossing to combine well, and season with salt and pepper. Serve salad at room temperature.

Rehman Ali552 Rehman Ali552
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This salad is just okay. It's not bad, but it's not great either.


Kawanguzi Asuman
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I was disappointed with this salad. It didn't live up to the hype.


Fiaz Ahmed
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This salad is not as flavorful as I expected.


Micheal Young
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I found the dressing to be a bit too tangy.


Huell Roberts
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This salad is a bit too crunchy for my taste.


Rivaldo Maruanda
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I've never had a salad like this before. It's so unique and flavorful.


Nikhil Kurmi
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic.


Kayz Kats
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I love that this salad is healthy and delicious.


Waheed Jammun
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Md Ahmed
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I'm not usually a fan of brown rice, but it's really good in this salad. It adds a nice nutty flavor.


Mbemba Jabai
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This salad is so easy to make, but it looks and tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant.


idot _
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The sweetness of the carrots and bell peppers pairs perfectly with the tanginess of the dressing.


Katleho Rantle
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also very filling and satisfying.


Nuruzzaman
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I've made this salad twice now and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Jafor Henter
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the crunchy vegetables and the flavorful dressing.