New Zealand Brown Rice Salad Recipe
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 c. Brown rice
- 2 x New Zealand kiwifruit
- 1 x New Zealand Granny Smith or possibly Braeburn apple
- 1/2 c. Thinly sliced celery
- 1/2 c. Red pepper strips
- 1/4 c. Toasted walnut pcs
- 1/4 c. Thinly sliced green onions
- 2 Tbsp. Minced parsley
- 3 Tbsp. Sherry vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
Directions
- Cook rice in water accoring to package directions. Drain and cold. Peel kiwifruit and cut into 1/4-inch thick slices. (The kiwifruit skin is completely edible. For added fiber and texture, simply wash and trim ends from kiwifruit. Rub lightly to dry before cutting.) Cut slices in half to create half circles. Core and dice apple into 1/2-inch cubes. Toss together rice, kiwifruit, apple, celery, red pepper strips, walnuts, green onions, and parsley in salad bowl. Mix together vinegar and oil; drizzle over salad. Toss to mix well. Cover and chill 1 to 2 hrs, to allow flavors to blend, before serving.
- This recipe serves 6.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 65g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 156 | |
| Calories from Fat 40 | 26% |
| Total Fat 4.64g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat 0.63g | 3% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 11mg | 0% |
| Potassium 140mg | 4% |
| Total Carbs 25.34g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.7g | 6% |
| Sugars 0.99g | 1% |
| Protein 3.05g | 5% |
