Apple and Rice Salad

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Adapted from foodnetwork.com. 

Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

¾ Cup ( 175 mL) Brown rice

1 Apple

¼ Cup (60 mL) Red pepper, finely chopped

¼ Cup (60 mL) Green onions, chopped

¼ Cup (60 mL) Celery, finely chopped

2 Tbsp (30 mL) Parsley, chopped

Optional crumbled soft cheese (such as feta or goat cheese)

Vinaigrette
2 Tbsp (30 mL) Oil

2 Tbsp (30 mL) Cider vinegar

2 tsp (10 mL) Lemon juice

¼ tsp (1 mL) Cinnamon, ground

½ tsp (1 mL) Salt

¼ tsp (1 mL) Pepper 

Directions

  1. In a saucepan, bring 2 cups (500mL) of water to a boil. Add the rice. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed - about 35-40 minutes. Let cool.

  2. Wash the apple, remove the core and dice into small pieces.

  3. In a large bowl, combine the cooked brown rice with the diced apple and chopped red pepper, green onions, celery and parsley.

  4. Combine the vinaigrette ingredients in a jar and shake well until slightly thickened. Stir into rice mixture. Cool and enjoy.

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