Mediterranean Layered Rice Salad Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Layered Rice Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Mahatma(R) or Carolina(R) Whole Grain Brown Rice, uncooked; 2 tablespoons Canola oil; 2 cups mushrooms, chopped; 1/4 cup fresh chives, snipped; 1 1/2 cups low-fat Italian Balsamic dressing, divided; 2 green onions, chopped; 2 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped; 2 cups broccoli florets, blanched and drained; 2 red peppers, chopped; 1 cup mild reduced fat Provolone (or Cheddar cheese), shredded; 1 package (12 oz.) frozen green peas, thawed

Servings: persons

1 cup Mahatma(R) or Carolina(R) Whole Grain Brown Rice, uncooked
2 tablespoons Canola oil
2 cups mushrooms, chopped
1/4 cup fresh chives, snipped
1 1/2 cups low-fat Italian Balsamic dressing, divided
2 green onions, chopped
2 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 cups broccoli florets, blanched and drained
2 red peppers, chopped
1 cup mild reduced fat Provolone (or Cheddar cheese), shredded
1 package (12 oz.) frozen green peas, thawed

1
Prepare rice as directed. Let stand for 5 minutes to cool.
2
In non-stick skillet, heat oil and add mushrooms. Saute stirring frequently until mushrooms are browned and all liquid has evaporated.
3
Combine rice with mushrooms and chives. Gently mix 1/2 cup dressing with rice-mushroom mixture. Place one-half of rice mixture in bottom of large glass serving bowl. Layer broccoli, red peppers, and green onions. Drizzle 1/2 cup dressing over vegetables. Top with remaining rice mixture.
4
Layer peas, tomatoes, and drizzle with remaining 1/2 cup dressing. Top with cheese.
5
This salad can be prepared early in the day or the day before and refrigerated until ready to use.

385

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Mahatma(R) or Carolina(R) Whole Grain Brown Rice, uncooked, 2 tablespoons Canola oil, 2 cups mushrooms, chopped, 1/4 cup fresh chives, snipped, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean Layered Rice Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Mediterranean Layered Rice Salad

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