Colorful Whole Grain Salad

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Servings: 1 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A vibrant, textured salad featuring brown rice, crisp peppers, and a creamy yogurt dressing.
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This Colorful Whole Grain Salad is a refreshing and hearty dish that brings together the earthy goodness of cooked brown rice with the bright crunch of fresh vegetables. The combination of red and green bell peppers along with thinly sliced purple onion adds a beautiful pop of color and a satisfying bite. Tossed in a tangy, creamy dressing made from mayonnaise and plain yogurt, each forkful offers a perfect balance of flavors. It’s an ideal choice for a light lunch, a picnic side, or a healthy addition to your dinner table. Easy to prepare and packed with nutrients, this salad tastes even better after chilling, allowing the ingredients to meld together beautifully.

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Colorful Whole Grain Salad

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1 Calories: 134.4

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This Colorful Whole Grain Salad is a refreshing and hearty dish that brings together the earthy goodness of cooked brown rice with the bright crunch of fresh vegetables. The combination of red and green bell peppers along with thinly sliced purple onion adds a beautiful pop of color and a satisfying bite. Tossed in a tangy, creamy dressing made from mayonnaise and plain yogurt, each forkful offers a perfect balance of flavors. It&# 226;ÂÂs an ideal choice for a light lunch, a picnic side, or a healthy addition to your dinner table. Easy to prepare and packed with nutrients, this salad tastes even better after chilling, allowing the ingredients to meld together beautifully.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Ensure the brown rice is fully cooked and cooled to room temperature.
  2. Finely chop the green and red bell peppers into small, bite-sized pieces.
  3. Thinly slice the purple onion into half-moons or small strips.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and plain yogurt until smooth.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled rice, chopped peppers, and sliced onion.
  6. Pour the yogurt-mayo dressing over the rice and vegetable mixture.
  7. Gently toss everything together until evenly coated.
  8. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to chill thoroughly before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 134.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.1g2%
Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 12.0mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 27.6g10%
Dietary Fiber 2.2g9%
Sugars 0.5g
Protein 3.1g7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: brown rice, colorful, whole grain, salad, vegetable, peppers, onion, yogurt dressing, healthy, picnic, lunch, side dish, vegan option, chilled, texture, fresh, grain bowl, arrowhead mills, meal prep, light
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