Tomatoes, basil and brown rice are combined in a delicious low-calorie salad perfect for a summer lunch or picnic. Salad is ideal for the summer, when tomatoes are at their best flavor. If you are looking for easy healthy recipes that fit the bill. With just a tablespoon of olive oil for six servings, this is definitely a recipe low in calories. He's only a handful of ingredients so you can do in minutes, especially if you have leftover ricerefrigerator. If not, just get your rice cooking, while preparing other ingredients.
It 'delicious in itself for a light lunch or the perfect accompaniment to grilled fish or chicken. Because it tastes best served at room temperature, it would be an ideal dish to bring to your next picnic or dinner.
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With rice and tomatoes and basil in the fridge on the counter, I was able to beat this healthy salad of rice in less than ten minutes.
To make thissalad a day before, basil separately until ready to serve, then stir in the last minute. (You may need to adjust the seasonings more too.)
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Tomatoes, basil and Rice Recipe
Makes 6 servings
The recipe calls for champagne or wine vinegar rice. FromI had I substituted red wine vinegar with good results. I also used honey instead of sugar.
1 cup brown rice
2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1 / 4 cup champagne vinegar or rice wine
2 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper
1 pound ripe tomatoes, chopped
1 cup chopped basil leaves
Bring 2 1 / 4 cups water to a boil and add rice and 1 teaspoon of salt. Return to boil, cover and simmer for 30 to 40minutes or until rice is tender and all water is absorbed. In addition, prepare the rice in the rice cooking according to the manufacturer's instructions. Transfer rice to large bowl.
In a small bowl, stir together the vinegar, sugar, olive oil, remaining teaspoon salt and dash pepper. Pour the dressing over rice mixture. Add the chopped tomatoes and basil. Mix well and adjust seasonings to your taste. This salad is served at room temperature.
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