Brown Rice Salad with Fresh Herbs
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked brown rice
- 2½ cups water
- ½ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh mint, finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro or dill, finely chopped
- ½ small red onion, finely diced
- 1 small cucumber, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Step 1: Rinse and cook brown rice in water until tender. Allow it to cool completely.
- Step 2: Finely chop fresh herbs, red onion, and cucumber.
- Step 3: Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Step 4: Combine cooled rice, herbs, onion, and cucumber in a bowl.
- Step 5: Toss with dressing until evenly coated.
- Step 6: Adjust seasoning and serve.