Brown Rice Salad
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Ingredients
- 100g (4oz) long-grain brown rice or wild rice
- 2 tbsp (30ml) cold-pressed virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp (15ml) cider vinegar
- ½ clove garlic, crushed
- ½ tbsp fresh thyme, finely chopped
- 35g (1 ½oz) organic cheese, grated
- 4 spring onions, finely chopped
- 1 stick of celery, thinly sliced
- 2 dried dates, chopped
- Sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the rice in a large pan of salted, boiling water (for full cooking instructions please refer to the packet).
- Rinse, drain and cool the rice.
- Meanwhile mix together thoroughly the oil, vinegar, garlic and thyme to make a dressing.
- Place all the ingredients in a large bowl, add the rice and oil dressing and mix thoroughly.
- Leave to stand for 30 minutes before serving.
Why this is good for you
This is incredibly simple to make, tastes delicious, is incredibly good for you and, unlike carbohydrates such as pasta and bread, you will still feel light, yet satisfied, after eating it.
This rice salad is full of vitamins and minerals, and is an excellent source of fibre, designed to keep you on the move!
The garlic and onions are a natural antibiotic; they also help to prevent blood clots and will keep colds at bay. The olive oil contains essential fatty acids, excellent for the skin, and the dried dates are an excellent source of natural carbohydrate. All in all, it’s one hell of an amazing salad.