Mediterranean Brown Rice Salad with Lemon-Parmesan Dressing

Ali Segersten (author)
Side Dishes Mediterranean Rice Salads Whole Grain Dish
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Difficulty
Easy Recipe
Prep Time
25 minutes
Cook Time
50 minutes
Servings
6

This fresh Mediterranean brown rice salad is a wonderful way to add more vegetables, fiber, and healthy fats to your meals. Fresh parsley contributes an abundance of protective phytonutrients, while peppery arugula provides glucosinolates that support the body's detoxification pathways. It's perfect for summer picnics, backyard barbecues, and easy weeknight dinners. Serve it alongside grilled chicken, salmon, shrimp, or your favorite white fish, or add cannellini beans or chickpeas to create a balanced vegetarian meal.

Rice

1½ cups short grain brown rice
3 cups water
2 pinches sea salt

Salad

1 large English cucumbers sliced
1 cups cherry tomatoes halved
½ small red onions chopped
½ cups pitted kalamata olives halved
3 cups baby arugula
1 cups parsley finely chopped
⅓ cups fresh dill finely chopped

Dressing

4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic crushed
½ cups finely grated parmesan cheese
½ teaspoons Herbamare (or sea salt)

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