Confetti Grain Salad

Try this recipe with a variety of vegetables until you find what you and your family like best.

Prep 5 minCook 15 minTotal 20 minUpdated Jul 3, 202620 minVegetarianVeganGluten Free

Try this recipe with a variety of vegetables until you find what you and your family like best.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Brown rice, uncooked
  • 3 cups Water
  • 2 cups Lemons, juiced
  • 3 piece(s) Green onions, scallions
  • 1 tbsp Fresh parsley, minced
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil, or cooking oil of choice
  • 1 tbsp Mixed vegetables, cut into small pieces

Instructions

  1. Wash rice and put into a 2-quart pot with water. Bring to boil, then lower heat to simmer, and cook uncovered until all the water is absorbed (approximately 45 minutes)
  2. Pour into medium sized bowl and allow to cool.
  3. Pour lemon juice over rice and stir. When rice is cooled to lukewarm, add vegetables, salt, pepper, and oil.
  4. Stir and chill at least 1 hour. This dish also can be served warm.

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Storage

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Meal prep

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