Apple and Rice Salad
Adapted from foodnetwork.com.
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients
¾ Cup ( 175 mL) Brown rice
1 Apple
¼ Cup (60 mL) Red pepper, finely chopped
¼ Cup (60 mL) Green onions, chopped
¼ Cup (60 mL) Celery, finely chopped
2 Tbsp (30 mL) Parsley, chopped
Optional crumbled soft cheese (such as feta or goat cheese)
Vinaigrette
2 Tbsp (30 mL) Oil
2 Tbsp (30 mL) Cider vinegar
2 tsp (10 mL) Lemon juice
¼ tsp (1 mL) Cinnamon, ground
½ tsp (1 mL) Salt
¼ tsp (1 mL) Pepper
Directions
In a saucepan, bring 2 cups (500mL) of water to a boil. Add the rice. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed - about 35-40 minutes. Let cool.
Wash the apple, remove the core and dice into small pieces.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked brown rice with the diced apple and chopped red pepper, green onions, celery and parsley.
Combine the vinaigrette ingredients in a jar and shake well until slightly thickened. Stir into rice mixture. Cool and enjoy.
