Ingredients
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1 cup uncooked long grain brown rice
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2 ½ cups water
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1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and diced
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¼ cup lemon juice
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2 vine-ripened tomatoes, diced
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1 ½ cups diced English cucumbers
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½ cup crumbled feta cheese
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⅓ cup diced red onion
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¼ cup sliced Kalamata olives
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¼ cup chopped fresh mint
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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1 teaspoon lemon zest
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½ teaspoon minced garlic
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½ teaspoon kosher salt
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½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
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Bring brown rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 45 to 50 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool, fluffing occasionally with a fork.
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Toss avocado and lemon juice together in a large bowl. Add tomatoes, cucumber, feta, onion, olives, mint, olive oil, lemon zest, garlic, salt, and pepper to the bowl; lightly toss the mixture until evenly combined.
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Fold cooled rice gently into the mixture. Serve immediately or chill up to 1 hour; the salad does not last well for more than a day as the tomato and cucumber begin to release their juices and the salad becomes watery.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 224 | Calories |
| 13g | Fat |
| 25g | Carbs |
| 5g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 224 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 13g | 16% |
| Saturated Fat 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium 304mg | 13% |
| Total Carbohydrate 25g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 4g | 14% |
| Total Sugars 3g | |
| Protein 5g | 9% |
| Vitamin C 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium 73mg | 6% |
| Iron 1mg | 4% |
| Potassium 310mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
