Any summer salad can be filled out with rice to turn a side dish into a more complete meal. Serve rice cold or freshly cooked to suit your preferences.
Ingredients
- 1 small shallot, chopped
- 2 Tbsp. chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
- 2 tsp. fresh thyme leaves
- ⅛ tsp. salt
- ⅛ tsp. freshly ground pepper
- ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cups cooked basmati rice, cooled
- 2 cups bite-size assorted vegetables (such as radishes, tomatoes, peas, summer squash or carrot ribbons)
- ¾ cup torn mixed leafy greens, sprouts, or herbs
- ⅓ cup chopped red, yellow, or white onion or scallions
- 2 Tbsp. toasted pine nuts (optional)
Directions
- Pulse first 4 ingredients in a blender until combined; season with salt and pepper. With blender running, slowly drizzle in oil. Process dressing until well blended.
- Place remaining ingredients in a large bowl; drizzle with 3 tablespoons dressing and toss to coat. Pass remaining dressing alongside for drizzling over.
Nutrition Facts
4 servings per container
Serving Size 206 g
| Amount per serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 305 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 18.5g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat 2.5g | 13% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2g | ||
| Monounsaturated Fat 13g | ||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | |
| Sodium 100mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 31g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber 3g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars 4g | ||
| Includes 0g Added Sugars | 0% | |
| Sugar Alcohol 0g | ||
| Other Carbohydrate 24g | ||
| Protein 4g | ||
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium 39.9mg | 4% | |
| Iron 1.1mg | 6% | |
| Potassium 295mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin A 174.9mcg | 20% | |
| Vitamin C 19.7mg | 20% | |
| Vitamin E 2.9mg | 20% | |
| Vitamin K 66.7mcg | 60% | |
| Thiamin 0.1mg | 8% | |
| Riboflavin 0.1mg | 8% | |
| Niacin 1.8mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B6 0.2mg | 10% | |
| Folate 37.7mcg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B12 0mcg | 0% | |
| Biotin 2.4mcg | 6% | |
| Chloride 32.4mg | 2% | |
| Pantothenate 0.5mg | 0% | |
| Phosphorus 81.4mg | 6% | |
| Iodine 0.9mcg | 0% | |
| Magnesium 28.4mg | 6% | |
| Zinc 0.8mg | 10% | |
| Selenium 6.6mcg | 15% | |
| Copper 0.2mg | 10% | |
| Manganese 0.6mg | 25% | |
| Chromium 0.9mcg | 2% | |
| Molybdenum 4mcg | 8% | |
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
Cooked Basmati Rice (water, Rice), Tomatoes, Peas, Olive Oil, Carrots, Radishes, Onion, Shallots, Red Wine Vinegar, Mixed Leafy Greens (lettuce, Swiss Chard, Collard Greens, Kale, Spinach, Arugula), Parsley, Thyme, Salt, Black Pepper.
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