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Flavorful Rice Salad

Name: Flavorful Rice Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: Mediterranean, North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained; 1-1/2 cups cold cooked long grain rice; 1-1/2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes (about 4 medium); 4 green onions, chopped; 1 celery rib, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped fresh spinach; 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro; 1/2 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing; 1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. + chilling

Makes

6 servings

“I started with a basic bean, rice and onion medley and added veggies and a lighter dressing to make it healthier. You can substitute brown rice for the long grain if you like.” —Kim Cook, Dade City, Florida

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Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1-1/2 cups cold cooked long grain rice
1-1/2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes (about 4 medium)
4 green onions, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh spinach
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1/2 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the beans, rice, tomatoes, onions, celery, spinach and cilantro. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Just before serving, sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts

2/3 cup: 181 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 617mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 lean meat.

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