Minted Grain Salad
A hearty grain salad with brown rice, beans, fresh vegetables, and a lemon dressing, highlighted by fresh mint and parsley.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups cooked brown rice
- ½ cup sliced green onions
- 2 ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced
- ½ cup diced cucumber
- 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients together in a large mixing bowl.
- Cover and chill for 2 hours or more.
- Serve on a bed of dark green lettuce.
Notes
Proportion of beans to rice and tomatoes was good. Tastes like tabouli—yum!
