Brown Rice Tabbouleh Salad

Short grain rice spilling from wooden scoop.
Number of Servings: 
8
Recipe Source: 
Lundberg Family Farms

Ingredients

  • 2 cup Lundberg Family Farms Short Grain Brown Rice
  • 12 cup dried apricots, chopped
  • 12 cup slivered almonds, toasted
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 3 Tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 cup chopped parsley
  • 1 cup chopped cilantro
  • 12 cup chopped mint
  • 12 cup chopped green onions
  • 2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • Salt  and freshly ground pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Cook Lundberg Short Grain Brown Rice according to package directions. Let sit 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk the oil and lime juice.
  3. Add all ingredients, including the warm rice to the dressing. Toss well. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve warm or cold.

Notes

Short grain brown rice is a great, slightly chewy substitute for couscous in this Mediterranean classic.

Nutrition Info: 
Calories:  270, Total Fat:  10g, Saturated Fat:  1.5g, Cholesterol: 0mg, Sodium:  20mg, Total Carbohydrates:  45g, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 7g, Protein: 5g