Brown Rice and Grilled Vegetable Salad

Submitted by healthycook26

"A wonderful light summer salad of nutty brown rice, grilled vegetables and a light lemon dressing. Makes a great BBQ or potluck dish. I like to make a big bowl for lunches during the week. A great way to use up leftovers from dinner!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 20mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups dry short grain brown rice
• 2 portabella mushroom caps
• 1 red onion, sliced thick
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 zucchini, sliced thick
• 1 cup low-fat Italian salad dressing (optional)
• 1⁄2 cup chopped fresh herb (basil, parsley, thyme)
• 1 cup crumbled feta
• 1 lemon, juice of
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• salt
• pepper

directions

1. Prepare the rice according to directions. Set aside.
2. Grill the vegetables until done (I marinate them in lf italian dressing first).
3. In a large bowl, mix together the lemon juice, honey, garlic, salt and pepper. Whisk in the olive oil. Add warm rice and stir to combine.
4. Dice the grilled vegetables and add to rice after slightly cooled.
5. Stir in chopped herbs and top with the crumbled feta.

Reviews

[Sydney Mike]

Made this recipe for one of my homebound neighbors who loves mushrooms, feta & brown rice ~ This recipe had her name on it, & she loved it, along with a chicken stew I made to go with it! Followed your ingredients with the exception that I used lemon pepper instead of the usual S&P! My neighbor thanks you! [Made & reviewed for one of my adopted chefs in this Spring's PAC]